Distance From Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, BUQ - PUJ Distance

The distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is 7086 miles or 11403 kilometers or 6153 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 Bulawayo ( Zimbabwe ) to Punta Cana ( Dominican Republic )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bulawayo and Punta Cana takes around 16 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Punta Cana International Airport, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is 16 hours 17 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 • BUQ - PUJ

Kilometers		11403 km
Statute Miles		7086 miles
Nautical Miles		6153 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 17 minutes

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport Flight Route Map - BUQ to PUJ Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BUQ - PUJ

Time difference between Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) is 6 Hours.
Punta Cana time is 6 Hours behind Bulawayo.

Location	Local Time
Bulawayo (Zimbabwe)	2025-12-13, 13:47:09 CAT
Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)	2025-12-13, 07:47:09 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

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ / FVJN) Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Destination

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