Distance From Captain João Busse Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, APU - PUJ Distance

The distance from Captain João Busse Airport (APU) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is 3131 miles or 5039 kilometers or 2719 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Apucarana ( Brazil ) to Punta Cana ( Dominican Republic )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Apucarana and Punta Cana takes around 7 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Captain João Busse Airport, Apucarana, Brazil to Punta Cana International Airport, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is 7 hours 11 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • APU - PUJ

Kilometers		5039 km
Statute Miles		3131 miles
Nautical Miles		2719 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 11 minutes

Captain João Busse Airport to Punta Cana International Airport Flight Route Map - APU to PUJ Flight Path

Location of Captain João Busse Airport & Punta Cana International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Apucarana to Punta Cana nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Apucarana, Brazil and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. .

Nonstop flight route between Apucarana, Brazil and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Time Difference Between the Airports • APU - PUJ

Time difference between Apucarana (Brazil) and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Apucarana (Brazil)	2026-09-12, 19:29:53 -04
Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)	2026-09-12, 19:29:53 AST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Captain João Busse Airport (APU / SSAP) Apucarana, Brazil

Destination

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ / MDPC) Punta Cana, Dominican Republic