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YQB โ PUJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (Quebec) to Punta Cana International Airport (Punta Cana)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior scenery, featuring the diverse landscapes of the US East Coast and the breathtaking turquoise waters of the Bahamian archipelago during the descent.
Northeast Megalopolis
Distances views of major coastal hubs like Boston and the outer reaches of Long Island depending on the flight corridor.
The Bahamas
Spectacular views of the Great Abaco and Eleuthera islands, characterized by vibrant turquoise shallows and sandbars.
Appalachian Fringe
The rolling green mountains of New England and the Mid-Atlantic states visible during the first hour of flight.
Outer Banks
The thin ribbon of North Carolina's barrier islands often visible as the plane transitions to the deep ocean.
Northern Hispaniola
The rugged, mountainous coastline of the Dominican Republic as you cross from the Atlantic into Caribbean airspace.
The right side is highly recommended for the tropical leg of the journey. To maximize the 'Bahamas Blue' effect, ensure your flight is scheduled during midday when the sun is high, making the coral reefs and shallow lagoons pop with color. Keep your camera ready about 3.5 hours into the flight.
St. Lawrence River
Aerial views of the massive waterway and the รle d'Orlรฉans immediately following takeoff from Quebec.
Atlantic Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the sunrise over the open ocean on early morning departures from YQB.
Punta Cana Shoreline
Views of the vast coral reefs and white sand beaches of the eastern Dominican coast during the final approach.
Shipping Lanes
Frequent sightings of large cargo vessels and cruise ships navigating the deep Atlantic waters.
Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the Atlantic. While much of the mid-flight is over open water, the approach into PUJ provides a great perspective of the deep blue Mona Passage and the surf breaking against the eastern reefs.
Distance: 3,151 km (1,958 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 42 min
Departure: YQB (46.7911, -71.393303)
Arrival: PUJ (18.567399978599997, -68.36340332030001)
Route Type: International
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