PUJ
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
8,425 km
5,235 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
8,425 km
5,235 mi / 4,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Santo_Domingo
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PUJ RIX
Airport Name Punta Cana International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code PUJ RIX
ICAO Code MDPC EVRA
City Punta Cana Riga
Country Dominican Republic Latvia
Timezone America/Santo_Domingo Europe/Riga
Elevation 47 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 18.570000, -68.360000 56.920000, 23.970000

Punta Cana (PUJ) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 8,425 kilometers (5,235 miles / 4,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:13 in Punta Cana, it's 17:13 in Riga. 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 Riga (RIX) to Punta Cana (PUJ) follows a heading of 282° (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 Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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