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PUJ → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Punta Cana International Airport (Punta Cana) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a prime view of the sunrise as the flight crosses into European airspace and provides the best angle for spotting the Frankfurt skyline and the Rhine River during the approach.
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Atlantic Sunrise
As an eastbound overnight flight, the right side treats passengers to a spectacular sunrise over the ocean before reaching Europe.
French Countryside
A vast tapestry of farmland and vineyards across Northern France as the aircraft transitions toward Germany.
Rhine River
The iconic, winding waterway of the Rhine as the plane enters the Rhine-Main metropolitan region.
Frankfurt Skyline
Excellent views of 'Mainhattan', the high-rise financial district of Frankfurt, especially when landing from the west.
The right side is highly recommended for the sunrise, which occurs approximately 2-3 hours before landing. Keep your window shade down during the middle of the flight to let others sleep, but open it as the sky begins to brighten over the Atlantic. For the best views of the Frankfurt skyscrapers, ensure your flight path is approaching from the west.
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Punta Cana Coastline
Aerial views of the turquoise waters and white sand resorts of the Bávaro area immediately after takeoff.
Northern Lights Potential
If the flight path takes a high-latitude Great Circle route during winter months, the northern horizon may reveal the Aurora Borealis.
English Channel
Clear views of the coastline where the Atlantic meets the European mainland near Brittany or the UK.
Taunus Mountains
The rolling green ridges north of Frankfurt, visible during the final descent into FRA.
Choose the left side if you are flying during the winter and want a chance to spot the Aurora Borealis to the north. It is also the better side for sunset views shortly after departing the Dominican Republic. During the final approach, the left side often looks out over the rural landscapes of Hesse.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 7,512 km (4,668 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 50 min
Departure: PUJ (18.567399978599997, -68.36340332030001)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: International
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