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SXM → PAP
Which side of the plane to sit from Princess Juliana International Airport (Philipsburg) to Toussaint Louverture International Airport (Port-au-prince)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a masterclass in Caribbean geography, providing continuous views of the Virgin Islands and the dramatic mountain ranges of Puerto Rico and Hispaniola.
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Anguilla
A clear view of the flat, white-sand island located just north of St. Maarten shortly after departure.
Virgin Islands
A stunning aerial mosaic of the British and US Virgin Islands, including Tortola and St. Thomas.
El Yunque National Forest
Look for the dense, cloud-covered tropical rainforest on the northeastern tip of Puerto Rico.
Cordillera Central
Dominican Republic's massive mountain range, home to Pico Duarte, the highest peak in the Caribbean.
Port-au-Prince Bay
A sweeping view of the Haitian capital and the Gulf of Gonâve during the final approach to PAP.
Request a seat forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Virgin Islands archipelago. On late afternoon flights, the golden hour light creates spectacular shadows over the Dominican mountains.
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Maho Beach
Immediately after takeoff, catch a glimpse of the famous beach and turquoise waters of St. Maarten.
Caribbean Sea
Vast expanses of deep azure water contrasting with the bright turquoise of the shallow coral reefs.
Ponce Coastline
Views of the southern industrial and coastal regions of Puerto Rico as you track westward.
Barahona Peninsula
The rugged, less-traveled southwestern coast of the Dominican Republic featuring dramatic cliffs.
Massif de la Selle
Haiti's highest mountain range appearing on the left as the plane begins its descent into the capital.
Morning flights are ideal to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff from SXM to capture the famous shoreline and the shift from shallow to deep water.
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Get eSIMs for HaitiDistance: 971 km (603 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: SXM (18.0410003662, -63.1088981628)
Arrival: PAP (18.57999992370605, -72.2925033569336)
Route Type: International
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