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PUJ β SVO
Which side of the plane to sit from Punta Cana International Airport (Punta Cana) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is generally preferred for this long-haul route as it offers the best chance to see the rugged coastlines of Ireland or the UK upon reaching Europe, along with potential views of the Scandinavian coast and the rare possibility of witnessing the Aurora Borealis during winter night flights.
Bavaro Coastline
Exquisite views of the turquoise waters and white sand beaches of Punta Cana immediately following takeoff.
North Atlantic Transition
The dramatic shift from the bright Caribbean blue to the deep, dark navy of the Atlantic Trench.
Irish Shoreline
On typical northern Great Circle tracks, the first sight of Europe is often the emerald green cliffs of Western Ireland.
The North Sea
Glances of heavy shipping traffic and massive offshore wind farms near the Dutch and German coasts.
Swedish Archipelago
Thousands of tiny, forested islands visible if the flight path tracks over the Baltic Sea toward Russia.
Northern Lights
On winter overnight flights, the northern horizon can come alive with the Aurora Borealis at high latitudes.
For overnight flights during winter months (October to March), keep your window shade open and eyes peeled on the northern horizon for the Aurora Borealis. Upon departure from PUJ, the left side usually faces the open ocean, but provides the most dramatic views of the coastline if the plane turns north immediately.
Mona Passage
Aerial views of the strait between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico during the initial climb.
Atlantic Sunrise
The right side gets the full glory of the sunrise as the flight heads east toward the morning sun over the ocean.
Central European Plains
A patchwork quilt of German and Polish farmland, organized in neat, colorful geometric patterns.
Belarusian Forests
Vast, dense stretches of taiga and river networks as the flight crosses into Eastern Europe.
Moscow Cityscape
Depending on the wind-dependent approach to SVO, you may see the 'Seven Sisters' skyscrapers and the modern Moscow City district.
Choose the right side if you are a fan of sunrises; since you are flying East, the sun will rise rapidly on this side of the aircraft. When approaching Sheremetyevo (SVO), the right side often offers a better view of the sprawling Moscow suburbs and the city's unique circular road infrastructure.
Distance: 9,243 km (5,743 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 52 min
Departure: PUJ (18.567399978599997, -68.36340332030001)
Arrival: SVO (55.972599, 37.4146)
Route Type: International
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