GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,349 km
3,324 miles
PUJ
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
Distance
5,349 km
3,324 mi / 2,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PUJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Punta Cana International Airport
IATA Code GIG PUJ
ICAO Code SBGL MDPC
City Rio De Janeiro Punta Cana
Country Brazil Dominican Republic
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation 28 ft 47 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 18.570000, -68.360000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Punta Cana (PUJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is 5,349 kilometers (3,324 miles / 2,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Brazil with Dominican Republic. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:32 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:32 in Punta Cana.

The return flight from Punta Cana (PUJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 148° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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