Santo Domingo Este to Cockburn Town flights
Cockburn Town lies 357 km (222 mi) north of Santo Domingo Este, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 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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| Santo Domingo Este | Cockburn Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic | Turks and Caicos Islands |
| Population | 700,000 | 3,720 |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) | UTC-4 (America/Grand_Turk) |
| Nearest large airport | SDQ, 20 km out | GDT, 2 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Cockburn Town
Crossing from Dominican Republic into Turks and Caicos Islands: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); traffic switches to the left; the dialling code becomes ++1-649; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Cockburn Town
Cockburn Town is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,362 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are South Caicos Airport (XSC, 40 km), North Caicos Airport (NCA, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAGS McCartney International Airport (regional) | GDT | 2 km (1 mi) | 6,362 ft | 13 ft |
| South Caicos Airport (regional) | XSC | 40 km (25 mi) | 6,335 ft | 6 ft |
| North Caicos Airport (regional) | NCA | 97 km (60 mi) | 4,245 ft | 10 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cockburn Town from Santo Domingo Este?
357 km (222 mi) in a straight line, north of Santo Domingo Este.
How long does it take to get from Santo Domingo Este to Cockburn Town by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santo Domingo Este and Cockburn Town?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Santo Domingo Este to Cockburn Town flights?
Typically Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT); Cockburn Town also has XSC, NCA.
What currency do I need in Cockburn Town?
The Dollar (USD).
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.