Kingston to Punta Cana flights
Punta Cana lies 888 km (552 mi) east of Kingston, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 53 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Kingston | Punta Cana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Jamaica | Dominican Republic |
| Population | 937,700 | 100,023 |
| Elevation | 65 m (213 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Jamaica) | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) |
| Nearest large airport | KIN, 7 km out | PUJ, 4 km out |
Clocks in Punta Cana are 1 h ahead of Kingston right now, so a 1 h 53 min journey lands 2 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Punta Cana
Crossing from Jamaica into Dominican Republic: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (DOP); traffic switches to the right; the dialling code becomes ++1-809 and 1-829; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kingston
Kingston is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Norman Manley International Airport (KIN), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,900 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Tinson Pen Airport (KTP, 3 km), Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ, 49 km).
Arriving in Punta Cana
Punta Cana is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM, 55 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ | 4 km (2 mi) | 10,171 ft | 47 ft |
| Casa De Campo International Airport | LRM | 55 km (34 mi) | 9,678 ft | 213 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Punta Cana from Kingston?
888 km (552 mi) in a straight line, east of Kingston.
How long does it take to get from Kingston to Punta Cana by air?
About 1 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kingston and Punta Cana?
Punta Cana is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Santo_Domingo against America/Jamaica).
Which airports are used for Kingston to Punta Cana flights?
Typically Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ); Punta Cana also has LRM.
What currency do I need in Punta Cana?
The Peso (DOP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.