Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata flights
Puerto Plata lies 169 km (105 mi) north-west of Santo Domingo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 58 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 | Puerto Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic | Dominican Republic |
| Population | 2.2 million | 146,000 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) |
| Nearest large airport | SDQ, 24 km out | STI, 44 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), 24 km (15 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, 15 km), Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS, 90 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cibao International Airport | STI | 44 km (27 mi) | 8,595 ft | 565 ft |
| Gregorio Luperon International Airport (regional) | POP | 13 km (8 mi) | 10,108 ft | 15 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Puerto Plata from Santo Domingo?
169 km (105 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Santo Domingo.
How long does it take to get from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata by air?
About 58 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 and Puerto Plata?
No, both are on America/Santo_Domingo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata flights?
Typically Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Cibao International Airport (STI); Puerto Plata also has POP.
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.