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Our Recommendation
8.5

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.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Punta Cana Shoreline

Stunning views of the turquoise Bavaro beaches and coral reefs immediately after takeoff.

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Greenland Ice Sheet

On northern flight paths, witness the massive glaciers and icebergs along the southern tip of Greenland.

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Icelandic Coastline

Occasional views of the volcanic terrain and jagged cliffs of southern Iceland depending on the Atlantic track.

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The Baltic Sea

Scenic coastal views of Estonia and Latvia as the aircraft transitions into Eastern Europe.

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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.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Mona Passage

Deep blue waters separating Hispaniola from Puerto Rico shortly after departure.

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The British Isles

Aerial views of the green landscapes of Ireland and the United Kingdom on more southerly tracks.

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Western European Cities

Glimpses of the metropolitan lights of Amsterdam or Berlin during clear night crossings.

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Belarusian Plains

Expansive agricultural patchworks and river systems near the border with Russia.

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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.

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Route Information

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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