Wuhan to Punta Cana flights
Punta Cana lies 14,541 km (9,035 mi) north of Wuhan, -12 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 19 h 24 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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| Wuhan | Punta Cana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Dominican Republic |
| Population | 13.7 million | 100,023 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) |
| Nearest large airport | WUH, 22 km out | PUJ, 4 km out |
Clocks in Punta Cana are 12 h behind Wuhan right now, so a 19 h 24 min journey lands only 7 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Punta Cana
Crossing from China into Dominican Republic: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Peso (DOP); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes ++1-809 and 1-829; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Wuhan
Wuhan is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ezhou Huahu International Airport (EHU, 79 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 Wuhan?
14,541 km (9,035 mi) in a straight line, north of Wuhan.
How long does it take to get from Wuhan to Punta Cana by air?
About 19 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Wuhan and Punta Cana?
Punta Cana is 12 h behind at the moment (America/Santo_Domingo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Wuhan to Punta Cana flights?
Typically Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) 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.