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SDQ → PTP
Which side of the plane to sit from Las Américas International Airport (Santo Domingo) to Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet (Pointe-a-pitre)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a continuous panorama of the Caribbean archipelago, including the southern coast of Puerto Rico, the dense cluster of the Virgin Islands, and the striking volcanic peaks of the Leeward Islands.
Dominican East Coast
Aerial views of the white sand beaches and luxury resorts of La Romana and Bayahibe shortly after takeoff from SDQ.
Puerto Rico Southern Shore
Detailed views of the city of Ponce, the bioluminescent bays of the south coast, and the mountainous Cordillera Central in the distance.
The Virgin Islands
A spectacular view of the archipelago including St. Thomas, St. John, and the British Virgin Islands like Tortola and Virgin Gorda.
Mount Liamuiga
The dramatic dormant volcanic crater of Saint Kitts and the perfectly circular silhouette of Nevis Peak.
Montserrat Volcano
A rare look at the Soufrière Hills Volcano and the 'modern-day Pompeii' exclusion zone covered in volcanic ash.
Sit on the left (port) side to maximize island spotting. Morning flights are ideal to have the sun behind you, illuminating the emerald islands against the turquoise sea. Keep your camera ready about 30-40 minutes into the flight for the Virgin Islands transit. On clear days, the contrast between the deep Atlantic blue and the Caribbean turquoise is most visible from this side.
Caribbean Horizon
Vast expanses of deep blue water with frequent sightings of cargo ships and cruise liners navigating the Caribbean lanes.
St. Croix (USVI)
The largest of the US Virgin Islands often appears as a solitary landmass to the south of the main flight corridor.
Guadeloupe Basse-Terre
During the descent into PTP, the lush, mountainous terrain of Basse-Terre and the La Soufrière volcano become visible.
While less land-heavy, the right side is superior for evening flights to catch the Caribbean sunset over the water. As you approach Pointe-à-Pitre, look for the 'butterfly' shape of Guadeloupe; the right side often gets a better view of the southern wing (Basse-Terre) and its dense rainforest canopy during the final banking maneuvers.
Distance: 896 km (557 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: SDQ (18.42970085144, -69.668899536133)
Arrival: PTP (16.265301, -61.531799)
Route Type: International
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