Santo Domingo Este to Punta Cana flights
Punta Cana lies 153 km (95 mi) east 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 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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| Santo Domingo Este | Punta Cana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic | Dominican Republic |
| Population | 700,000 | 100,023 |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) |
| Nearest large airport | SDQ, 20 km out | PUJ, 4 km out |
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 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 Santo Domingo Este?
153 km (95 mi) in a straight line, east of Santo Domingo Este.
How long does it take to get from Santo Domingo Este to Punta Cana 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 Santo Domingo Este and Punta Cana?
No, both are on America/Santo_Domingo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Santo Domingo Este to Punta Cana flights?
Typically Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) 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.