Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo Oeste flights
Santo Domingo Oeste lies 161 km (100 mi) south-east of Puerto Plata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 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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| Puerto Plata | Santo Domingo Oeste | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic | Dominican Republic |
| Population | 146,000 | 701,269 |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) |
| Nearest large airport | STI, 44 km out | SDQ, 36 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cibao International Airport (STI), 44 km (27 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, 13 km).
Arriving in Santo Domingo Oeste
Santo Domingo Oeste is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are La Isabela International Airport (JBQ, 8 km), Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Américas International Airport | SDQ | 36 km (22 mi) | 11,000 ft | 59 ft |
| La Isabela International Airport (regional) | JBQ | 8 km (5 mi) | 5,412 ft | 98 ft |
| Samaná El Catey International Airport (regional) | AZS | 90 km (56 mi) | 9,843 ft | 30 ft |
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Staying in Santo Domingo Oeste
Our booking partner lists 7 places to stay in Santo Domingo Oeste. Of the 7 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (3). Guests have left 3 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Santo Domingo Oeste from Puerto Plata?
161 km (100 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Puerto Plata.
How long does it take to get from Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo Oeste by air?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puerto Plata and Santo Domingo Oeste?
No, both are on America/Santo_Domingo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo Oeste flights?
Typically Cibao International Airport (STI) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ); Santo Domingo Oeste also has JBQ, AZS.
Where can I stay in Santo Domingo Oeste?
Our booking partner lists 7 places to stay in Santo Domingo Oeste, 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 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.