Distance From Christchurch International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, CHC - PUJ Distance

The distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is 8541 miles or 13746 kilometers or 7417 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 Christchurch ( New Zealand ) to Punta Cana ( Dominican Republic )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Christchurch and Punta Cana takes around 19 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand to Punta Cana International Airport, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is 19 hours 38 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 • CHC - PUJ

Kilometers		13746 km
Statute Miles		8541 miles
Nautical Miles		7417 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 38 minutes

Christchurch International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport Flight Route Map - CHC to PUJ Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Christchurch, New Zealand and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. .

Nonstop flight route between Christchurch, New Zealand and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CHC - PUJ

Time difference between Christchurch (New Zealand) and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) is 16 Hours.
Punta Cana time is 16 Hours behind Christchurch.

Location	Local Time
Christchurch (New Zealand)	2026-09-19, 15:49:07 NZST
Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)	2026-09-18, 23:49:07 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

Christchurch International Airport (CHC / NZCH) Christchurch, New Zealand

Destination

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