La Vega to Port-au-Prince flights
Port-au-Prince lies 205 km (127 mi) west of La Vega, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 1 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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| La Vega | Port-au-Prince | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic | Haiti |
| Population | 102,426 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 82 m (269 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) | UTC-4 (America/Port-au-Prince) |
| Nearest large airport | STI, 22 km out | PAP, 6 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Port-au-Prince
Crossing from Dominican Republic into Haiti: money changes from the Peso to the Gourde (HTG); the dialling code becomes +509; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807.
Airports at each end
Leaving La Vega
La Vega is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cibao International Airport (STI), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,595 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP, 60 km), Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS, 83 km), La Isabela International Airport (JBQ, 92 km).
Arriving in Port-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,974 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toussaint Louverture International Airport | PAP | 6 km (4 mi) | 9,974 ft | 122 ft |
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Staying in Port-au-Prince
Our booking partner lists 38 places to stay in Port-au-Prince. Of the 30 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (20), and 1 are five-star. Across 15 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 1,777 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Port-au-Prince from La Vega?
205 km (127 mi) in a straight line, west of La Vega.
How long does it take to get from La Vega to Port-au-Prince by air?
About 1 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between La Vega and Port-au-Prince?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for La Vega to Port-au-Prince flights?
Typically Cibao International Airport (STI) to Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP).
What currency do I need in Port-au-Prince?
The Gourde (HTG).
Where can I stay in Port-au-Prince?
Our booking partner lists 38 places to stay in Port-au-Prince, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.