SDQ → MAD

Samaná Peninsula

Aerial views of the lush green hills and turquoise waters of the Dominican Republic's northeast coast shortly after takeoff.

Atlantic Sunrise

On typical overnight flights, this side faces north/northeast, offering a front-row seat to the sunrise over the ocean horizon.

The Azores

Depending on the specific flight path, you may spot the northern islands of the Portuguese archipelago like Terceira or Graciosa.

Cantabrian Mountains

Dramatic views of the rugged, often snow-capped peaks of Northern Spain as the flight crosses into the Iberian Peninsula.

Sierra de Guadarrama

Stunning vistas of the mountain range that separates the Spanish plateaus just before the final descent into Madrid.

Caribbean Exit

Wide-angle vistas of the deep blue Caribbean Sea and the fading coastline of Hispaniola during the initial climb.

Trade Wind Clouds

Beautiful views of 'popcorn' cumulus cloud formations characteristic of the tropical Atlantic crossing.

Portuguese Coastline

Views of the central Portuguese coast and potentially the Tagus River estuary if the flight path tracks slightly south.

Extremadura Plains

The vast, golden-brown agricultural landscapes and rolling hills of western Spain during the approach.

Barajas Terminal 4

A detailed view of the iconic undulating bamboo roof of the T4 terminal if the plane lands on the northern runways.