Punta Cana to Santo Domingo Este flights
Santo Domingo Este lies 153 km (95 mi) west of Punta Cana, 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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| Punta Cana | Santo Domingo Este | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic | Dominican Republic |
| Population | 100,023 | 700,000 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) |
| Nearest large airport | PUJ, 4 km out | SDQ, 20 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Santo Domingo Este
Santo Domingo Este is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM, 99 km), La Isabela International Airport (JBQ, 17 km), Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Américas International Airport | SDQ | 20 km (12 mi) | 11,000 ft | 59 ft |
| Casa De Campo International Airport | LRM | 99 km (62 mi) | 9,678 ft | 213 ft |
| La Isabela International Airport (regional) | JBQ | 17 km (11 mi) | 5,412 ft | 98 ft |
| Samaná El Catey International Airport (regional) | AZS | 88 km (55 mi) | 9,843 ft | 30 ft |
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Staying in Santo Domingo Este
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Common questions
How far is Santo Domingo Este from Punta Cana?
153 km (95 mi) in a straight line, west of Punta Cana.
How long does it take to get from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo Este 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 Punta Cana and Santo Domingo Este?
No, both are on America/Santo_Domingo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Punta Cana to Santo Domingo Este flights?
Typically Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ); Santo Domingo Este also has LRM, JBQ, AZS.
Where can I stay in Santo Domingo Este?
Our booking partner lists 61 places to stay in Santo Domingo Este, 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.