Santiago de los Caballeros to Punta Cana flights
Punta Cana lies 259 km (161 mi) east of Santiago de los Caballeros, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 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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| Santiago de los Caballeros | Punta Cana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic | Dominican Republic |
| Population | 1.2 million | 100,023 |
| Elevation | 209 m (686 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) |
| Nearest large airport | STI, 10 km out | PUJ, 4 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Santiago de los Caballeros
Santiago de los Caballeros is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cibao International Airport (STI), 10 km (6 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, 36 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 Santiago de los Caballeros?
259 km (161 mi) in a straight line, east of Santiago de los Caballeros.
How long does it take to get from Santiago de los Caballeros to Punta Cana by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santiago de los Caballeros and Punta Cana?
No, both are on America/Santo_Domingo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Santiago de los Caballeros to Punta Cana flights?
Typically Cibao International Airport (STI) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ); Punta Cana also has LRM.
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.