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PUJ β CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from Punta Cana International Airport (Punta Cana) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the stunning turquoise waters and white sandbars of the Bahamas, followed by a panoramic view of the South Carolina coastline.
SamanΓ‘ Peninsula
Lush tropical coastlines and secluded bays of the Dominican Republic's northern shore during initial climb.
Exuma Cays
Breath-taking gradients of blue water and sandbars across the Great Bahama Bank.
Nassau and New Providence
Clear views of the Bahamian capital and the surrounding coral reef systems.
Lowcountry Marshes
The intricate network of rivers and marshlands near Charleston and the South Carolina coast.
Carolina Piedmont
Rolling hills and dense forest canopies as the plane transitions from the coast toward Charlotte.
Book an 'A' seat for the best Caribbean views. On morning flights, the sun will be on the right side, meaning the left side has perfect lighting with minimal glare for photography of the Bahamas. Keep your camera ready about 45-60 minutes after takeoff for the most vibrant turquoise water transitions.
Atlantic Deep
Expansive views of the deep blue Atlantic and the distant horizon of the Sargasso Sea.
Outer Bahamas
Distances views of the more remote islands like Cat Island and Eleuthera.
Lake Wylie
A prominent view of this large reservoir on the SC/NC border during the final descent into CLT.
Uptown Charlotte Skyline
If approaching from the south, the right side often catches the skyscrapers of the city center.
Choose the right side if you prefer a view of the CLT skyline during landing, as many flight paths bank toward the airport from the southeast. Beware of significant sun glare on the right side during morning departures from Punta Cana.
Distance: 2,228 km (1,384 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 58 min
Departure: PUJ (18.567399978599997, -68.36340332030001)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: International
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