PUJ
Punta Cana International Airport
Punta Cana · Dominican RepublicICAO MDPC
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is an airport serving Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 18° 34' 2.6" N, 68° 21' 48.3" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 47 feet (14 meters) above sea level. With 46 direct destinations served by 36 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Santo_Domingo (GMT-4).
Destinations
46
Airlines
36
Elevation ft
47/ 14m
America/Santo Domingo
GMT-4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
PUJ
ICAO Code
MDPC
City
Punta Cana
Country
Dominican Republic
Elevation
47 ft
Local Time
12:27 PM (GMT-4)
Coordinates
Latitude:18.5674°
Longitude:-68.3634°
Popular Routes from PUJ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | Miami, United States | 911 mi | 2h 13m | short-haul | 374 kg | View |
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 1,436 mi | 3h 23m | medium-haul | 361 kg | View |
| CDG | Paris, France | 4,403 mi | 9h 10m | long-haul | 1063 kg | View |
| MAD | Madrid, Spain | 4,088 mi | 8h 34m | long-haul | 987 kg | View |
| PHL | Philadelphia, United States | 1,524 mi | 3h 33m | medium-haul | 383 kg | View |
| YUL | Montreal, Canada | 1,879 mi | 4h 14m | medium-haul | 472 kg | View |
| YYZ | Toronto, Canada | 1,850 mi | 4h 10m | medium-haul | 465 kg | View |
| ANU | Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda | 444 mi | 1h 20m | short-haul | 182 kg | View |
| BOG | Bogota, Colombia | 1,030 mi | 2h 37m | medium-haul | 259 kg | View |
| CLT | Charlotte, United States | 1,382 mi | 3h 17m | medium-haul | 347 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at PUJ
36 active airlines serving Punta Cana International Airport.
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
SURussia
Air Berlin
ABGermany
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air Europa
UXSpain
Air France
AFFrance
Air Transat
TSCanada
AirTran Airways
FLUnited States
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Arkefly
ORNetherlands
Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia
AVAVIANCA
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
City Connexion Airlines
G3Burundi
Compagnie Africaine d\\'Aviation
E9Congo (Kinshasa)
Condor Flugdienst
DEGermany
Copa Airlines
CMPanama
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Frontier Airlines
F9United States
Gol Transportes Aéreos
G3Brazil
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
JetBlue Airways
B6United States
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
LAN Airlines
LAChile
LAN Argentina
4MArgentina
Seaborne Airlines
BBUnited States
Sky Express
G3Greece
Southwest Airlines
WNUnited States
Spirit Airlines
NKUnited States
Sun Country Airlines
SYUnited States
Swiss International Air Lines
LXSwitzerland
Transaero Airlines
UNRussia
Transavia France
TOFrance
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
WestJet
WSCanada
XL Airways France
SEFrance
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Punta Cana International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa De Campo International Airport | LRM | La Romana | Dominican Republic | 59 km |
| Rafael Hernandez Airport | BQN | Aguadilla | Puerto Rico | 131 km |
| Las Américas International Airport | SDQ | Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic | 139 km |
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport | MAZ | Mayaguez | Puerto Rico | 133 km |
| La Isabela International Airport | JBQ | La Isabela | Dominican Republic | 171 km |
| Samaná El Catey International Airport | AZS | Samana | Dominican Republic | 165 km |
| Mercedita Airport | PSE | Ponce | Puerto Rico | 200 km |
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | SJU | San Juan | Puerto Rico | 250 km |
Other Airports in Dominican Republic
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 18° 34' 2.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 68° 21' 48.3" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 18.567400
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -68.363403
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Santo_Domingo
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 12:27 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 47 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 14 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Punta Cana International Airport?
The IATA code for Punta Cana International Airport is PUJ, and its ICAO code is MDPC. The airport is located in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
How many destinations can you fly to from PUJ?
There are 46 direct destinations available from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
What airlines fly from PUJ?
There are 36 airlines operating from PUJ, including Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Berlin, Air Canada, Air Europa, Air France, and more.
What timezone is Punta Cana International Airport in?
Punta Cana International Airport is in the America/Santo_Domingo timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Punta Cana International Airport?
Punta Cana International Airport sits at an elevation of 47 feet (14 meters) above sea level.
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