ATH
Athens
Greece
8,946 km
5,559 miles
PUJ
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
Distance
8,946 km
5,559 mi / 4,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ATH PUJ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Punta Cana International Airport
IATA Code ATH PUJ
ICAO Code LGAV MDPC
City Athens Punta Cana
Country Greece Dominican Republic
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation 308 ft 47 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 18.570000, -68.360000

Athens (ATH) to Punta Cana (PUJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is 8,946 kilometers (5,559 miles / 4,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Dominican Republic. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:36 in Athens, it's 11:36 in Punta Cana. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Punta Cana (PUJ) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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