# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Punta Cana (PUJ)

> 3,004 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,004 km / 1,867 mi / 1,622 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 109° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 300° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Dominican Republic
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 04:42 in Houston, it's 05:42 in Punta Cana)
- **Elevation difference**: 49 ft (PUJ is lower than IAH)

## Airports

### [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Houston, United States
- ICAO: KIAH
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 29.980000, -95.340000
- Elevation: 96 ft

### [Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)](https://flightduration.online/airport/puj-punta-cana-punta-cana-international-airport/1ef266df-5bcc-6094-94b3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- ICAO: MDPC
- Timezone: America/Santo_Domingo
- Coordinates: 18.570000, -68.360000
- Elevation: 47 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 04:42 in Houston, it's 05:42 in Punta Cana.

## Related

- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)](https://flightduration.online/airport/puj-punta-cana-punta-cana-international-airport/1ef266df-5bcc-6094-94b3-06bb2780ed98)
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