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SJU β†’ POP

Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a continuous panorama of the northern coastlines of both Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, including rugged karst mountains and tropical bays.

Left Side Highlights
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Old San Juan

Aerial view of the historic El Morro fortress and the colorful colonial buildings shortly after departure.

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Karst Limestone Hills

The unique 'mogotes' or haystack hills of northern Puerto Rico, visible between Arecibo and Aguadilla.

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Mona Passage

The deep blue transition where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea between the two islands.

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SamanΓ‘ Peninsula

Lush tropical landscapes and hidden beaches along this finger of land in the northeast Dominican Republic.

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Cordillera Septentrional

The scenic mountain range that runs along the Dominican Republic's northern coast, providing a backdrop to the approach.

Book a window seat on the left (Port) side for the best land views. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind the aircraft, illuminating the coastline without glare. During the descent into POP, keep your eyes peeled for the Pico Isabel de Torres mountain overlooking Puerto Plata.

Right Side Highlights
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Atlantic Horizon

Uninterrupted views of the vast, deep blue Atlantic Ocean stretching toward the northern horizon.

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Silver Bank Area

A glimpse of the shallow bank area known for humpback whale migrations during the winter months.

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Ocean Approach

A view of the turquoise reef patterns just offshore as the plane turns for its final approach into POP.

The right side is mostly ocean, which can be repetitive, but it is excellent for spotting varying shades of blue. If flying in the late afternoon, the right side will offer a view of the sunset over the Atlantic as you arrive in the Dominican Republic. Use a polarized filter for photos to cut through the ocean haze.

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Route Information

Distance: 502 km (312 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 50 min

Departure: SJU (18.4393997192, -66.0018005371)

Arrival: POP (19.75790023803711, -70.56999969482422)

Route Type: International

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