Port-au-Prince to La Vega flights
La Vega lies 205 km (127 mi) east of Port-au-Prince, 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.
| Port-au-Prince | La Vega | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Haiti | Dominican Republic |
| Population | 1.2 million | 102,426 |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 82 m (269 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Port-au-Prince) | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) |
| Nearest large airport | PAP, 6 km out | STI, 22 km out |
What changes when you arrive in La Vega
Crossing from Haiti into Dominican Republic: money changes from the Gourde to the Peso (DOP); the dialling code becomes ++1-809 and 1-829; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cibao International Airport | STI | 22 km (14 mi) | 8,595 ft | 565 ft |
| Gregorio Luperon International Airport (regional) | POP | 60 km (37 mi) | 10,108 ft | 15 ft |
| Samaná El Catey International Airport (regional) | AZS | 83 km (52 mi) | 9,843 ft | 30 ft |
| La Isabela International Airport (regional) | JBQ | 92 km (57 mi) | 5,412 ft | 98 ft |
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Common questions
How far is La Vega from Port-au-Prince?
205 km (127 mi) in a straight line, east of Port-au-Prince.
How long does it take to get from Port-au-Prince to La Vega 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 Port-au-Prince and La Vega?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Port-au-Prince to La Vega flights?
Typically Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) to Cibao International Airport (STI); La Vega also has POP, AZS, JBQ.
What currency do I need in La Vega?
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.