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PUJ → DME
Which side of the plane to sit from Punta Cana International Airport (Punta Cana) to Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side offers the most dramatic scenery on this Great Circle route, providing potential views of the Greenland ice cap, the rugged Icelandic coast, and the Nordic landscapes before entering Russian airspace.
Punta Cana Shoreline
Stunning views of the turquoise Bavaro beaches and coral reefs immediately after takeoff.
Greenland Ice Sheet
On northern flight paths, witness the massive glaciers and icebergs along the southern tip of Greenland.
Icelandic Coastline
Occasional views of the volcanic terrain and jagged cliffs of southern Iceland depending on the Atlantic track.
The Baltic Sea
Scenic coastal views of Estonia and Latvia as the aircraft transitions into Eastern Europe.
Russian Taiga
Dense, vast forests of the Tver and Moscow regions as the descent into Domodedovo begins.
Choose the left side for the best chance to see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) during the night portion of the flight in winter months. As this is an eastbound flight, the left side faces north, which provides consistent, soft lighting and avoids direct solar glare during the day. Monitor the flight map for the crossing of the 60th parallel north for the best glacial views.
Mona Passage
Deep blue waters separating Hispaniola from Puerto Rico shortly after departure.
The British Isles
Aerial views of the green landscapes of Ireland and the United Kingdom on more southerly tracks.
Western European Cities
Glimpses of the metropolitan lights of Amsterdam or Berlin during clear night crossings.
Belarusian Plains
Expansive agricultural patchworks and river systems near the border with Russia.
Moscow Skyline
Potential distant views of the Moscow City skyscrapers if the approach pattern circles from the south.
The right side faces south, meaning it will be subject to intense direct sunlight for most of the daytime journey; keep the window shade down to manage cabin heat. However, it is the superior side for spotting the city lights of Europe's major capitals during overnight flights. For the best landing views at DME, the right side often provides a better perspective of the airport perimeter and surrounding infrastructure.
Distance: 9,297 km (5,777 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 56 min
Departure: PUJ (18.567399978599997, -68.36340332030001)
Arrival: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Route Type: International
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