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PUJ → MBJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Punta Cana International Airport (Punta Cana) to Sangster International Airport (Montego Bay)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more direct view of the southern Hispaniola coastline, featuring the massive Lake Enriquillo and the dramatic mountains of Haiti's Tiburon Peninsula before crossing the sea toward Jamaica.
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Santo Domingo
Aerial view of the Dominican Republic's capital and the Ozama River as you fly west along the southern coast.
Lake Enriquillo
The largest lake in the Caribbean, a hypersaline body of water sitting below sea level surrounded by desert terrain.
Port-au-Prince
The dense urban landscape of the Haitian capital situated within the protected Gulf of Gonâve.
Massif de la Hotte
Rugged, high-altitude mountain peaks in southwestern Haiti known for their extreme biodiversity.
Jamaica East Coast
First sights of the lush, tropical greenery of eastern Jamaica as you begin your descent toward Montego Bay.
Sit on the left for the best views of Hispaniola's geography. Flights departing in the morning offer the clearest views before tropical clouds build up over the mountains. Look for the distinct color change in Lake Enriquillo about 30 minutes into the flight.
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Costa del Coco
The white sands and extensive reef systems of Punta Cana immediately following takeoff from PUJ.
Cordillera Central
The 'Caribbean Alps' visible in the distance, featuring the highest peaks in the West Indies.
Cap-Haïtien Coast
Views of the northern Haitian shoreline and the historic waters where the Santa Maria was wrecked.
Approach over MBJ
Panoramic views of the turquoise waters and coral reefs surrounding Sangster International Airport during the final turn.
The right side is ideal for capturing the vastness of the Caribbean Sea and the northern Dominican mountain ranges. If flying in the late afternoon, this side will avoid the direct glare of the sun, making photography easier.
Book Hotels in Montego BayDistance: 1,007 km (626 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: PUJ (18.567399978599997, -68.36340332030001)
Arrival: MBJ (18.503700256347656, -77.91339874267578)
Route Type: International
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