LAX
Los Angeles
United States
5,219 km
3,243 miles
PUJ
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
Distance
5,219 km
3,243 mi / 2,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

LAX PUJ
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Punta Cana International Airport
IATA Code LAX PUJ
ICAO Code KLAX MDPC
City Los Angeles Punta Cana
Country United States Dominican Republic
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation 128 ft 47 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 18.570000, -68.360000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Punta Cana (PUJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is 5,219 kilometers (3,243 miles / 2,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 United States with Dominican Republic. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:59 in Los Angeles, it's 05:59 in Punta Cana. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Punta Cana (PUJ) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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