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PUJ → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Punta Cana International Airport (Punta Cana) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an incredible perspective of the shallow turquoise waters of the Bahamas and the sprawling urban landscape of the Florida Gold Coast as the flight transitions from the Caribbean to the North American continent.
Bavaro Coastline
Immediate views of the white sand beaches and coral reefs of Punta Cana during the initial climb out.
The Exuma Cays
Witness the world-famous electric blue water channels and sandbars of the Exuma chain in the central Bahamas.
Miami & Gold Coast
As the plane enters US airspace, enjoy a panoramic view of the Miami skyline, Fort Lauderdale, and the dense urban sprawl of South Florida.
The Everglades
Aerial perspective of the vast, sawgrass marshes and wetlands of South Florida's unique ecosystem.
Lake Okeechobee
The massive 'Inland Sea' of Florida is often clearly visible as the flight path heads north-northwest.
Georgia Piedmont
Transition into the rolling hills and dense forest canopy of the American South during the descent into Atlanta.
Sit on the left (A seats) for the best views of the Bahamas' stunning shallow banks. On midday flights, the sun is high, reducing glare on the water. During the final approach into ATL, look for the suburban sprawl of Georgia; if the plane approaches from the east, you might see the downtown Atlanta skyline in the distance.
The Mona Passage
Views of the deep Atlantic trench between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico during the early phase of flight.
Turks and Caicos
Glimpses of Grand Turk and the smaller uninhabited cays of the archipelago to the east.
The Abacos
The outer rim of the Bahamas, featuring deep blue Atlantic waters meeting the reef-protected islands.
Space Coast
From a distance, you can often see Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center facilities along the Atlantic coast.
Lowcountry Marshes
The intricate network of rivers and salt marshes near the Florida-Georgia border and the Savannah River basin.
Stone Mountain
Depending on the arrival pattern into ATL, this massive quartz monadnock may be visible to the northeast of the city.
The right side is ideal if you want to avoid direct afternoon sun when flying north. Keep an eye out for the 'Space Coast' if the flight path stays closer to the Atlantic. For evening arrivals, the right side often catches the soft light of the sunset reflecting off the Atlantic Ocean and Georgia's coastal waterways.
Distance: 2,313 km (1,437 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 5 min
Departure: PUJ (18.567399978599997, -68.36340332030001)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: International
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