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YYZ → POP
Which side of the plane to sit from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto) to Gregorio Luperon International Airport (Puerto Plata)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of views starting with a potential glimpse of Niagara Falls, the rolling Appalachian ridges, and most importantly, the vibrant turquoise waters and coral reefs of the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos during the descent.
Niagara Falls
Depending on the departure path, you can often see the mist and scale of the falls just minutes after leaving Toronto.
Appalachian Ridges
Geometric patterns of the ridge-and-valley province through Pennsylvania and the lush Blue Ridge Mountains.
Bahamian Cays
Stunning aerial views of the Abaco Islands and Eleuthera, characterized by contrasting deep blue and shallow turquoise waters.
Turks and Caicos
Exceptional views of the Caicos Bank, where shallow water over white sand creates a glowing neon blue effect from 30,000 feet.
Cordillera Septentrional
The dramatic green peaks of the Dominican Republic's northern mountain range as you descend into Puerto Plata.
Sit on the right for the best Caribbean island views. Try to book a seat away from the wing to clearly see the coral reefs near the Bahamas. On the approach into POP, the right side typically faces the lush tropical mountains, providing a beautiful entry into the Dominican Republic.
Toronto Skyline
Panoramic views of the CN Tower and the Lake Ontario shoreline immediately after takeoff from Pearson.
Chesapeake Bay
A massive view of the largest estuary in the United States as the flight crosses near the Maryland and Virginia coastlines.
The Outer Banks
The distinct, thin ribbon of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina stretching into the Atlantic Ocean.
Atlantic Sunrise
For early morning departures, this side provides an unobstructed view of the sun rising over the open ocean horizon.
Choose this side for morning flights if you want to see the sunrise. As you approach Puerto Plata, this side often looks out toward the vast Atlantic, making it slightly less scenic during the final descent compared to the island views on the right.
Distance: 2,790 km (1,734 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 43 min
Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Arrival: POP (19.75790023803711, -70.56999969482422)
Route Type: International
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