PUJ
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
5,093 km
3,165 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
5,093 km
3,165 mi / 2,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Santo_Domingo
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PUJ SAN
Airport Name Punta Cana International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code PUJ SAN
ICAO Code MDPC KSAN
City Punta Cana San Diego
Country Dominican Republic United States
Timezone America/Santo_Domingo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 47 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 18.570000, -68.360000 32.730000, -117.190000

Punta Cana (PUJ) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 5,093 kilometers (3,165 miles / 2,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:45 in Punta Cana, it's 10:45 in San Diego. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Punta Cana (PUJ) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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