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PUJ → SJU
Which side of the plane to sit from Punta Cana International Airport (Punta Cana) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (San Juan)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Dominican coastline upon departure and the iconic historic fortifications of Old San Juan during the final approach into Puerto Rico.
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Bávaro Coastline
Stunning views of the white sand beaches and turquoise coral reefs of Punta Cana immediately after takeoff.
Atlantic Horizon
The deep blue transition where the Caribbean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean north of the Mona Passage.
Old San Juan
Aerial perspective of the 16th-century Castillo San Felipe del Morro and the colorful colonial city walls.
Condado District
The modern skyline of San Juan's tourist hub and the narrow bridges of the Dos Hermanos.
Sit in a window seat ahead of the wing to capture unobstructed photos of the coastline. The highlight is the 3-minute window before landing when the plane tracks the northern coast of San Juan; afternoon flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the historic forts perfectly.
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Cap Cana Marina
Views of the luxury yacht harbor and the rocky limestone cliffs of the southern Punta Cana area.
Mona Island
A glimpse of the remote, uninhabited 'Galapagos of the Caribbean' rising from the Mona Passage.
Central Cordillera
The lush, emerald green mountain peaks of Puerto Rico's interior visible as you cross the west coast.
San Juan Bay
The busy industrial port and cruise ship terminals during the final banking turn into the airport.
Keep a sharp eye out midway through the flight for Mona Island; it appears as a flat, rugged plateau in the sea. This side is better for morning flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun during the short eastbound hop.
Book Hotels in San JuanDistance: 249 km (155 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 25 min
Departure: PUJ (18.567399978599997, -68.36340332030001)
Arrival: SJU (18.4393997192, -66.0018005371)
Route Type: International
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