Distance From Ricks Field to Punta Cana International Airport

The distance from Ricks Field () to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is 2469 miles or 3972 kilometers or 2144 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 Wendell ( United States ) to Punta Cana ( Dominican Republic )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wendell and Punta Cana takes around 5 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ricks Field, Wendell, United States to Punta Cana International Airport, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is 5 hours 40 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 • - PUJ

Kilometers		3972 km
Statute Miles		2469 miles
Nautical Miles		2144 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 40 minutes

Ricks Field to Punta Cana International Airport Flight Route Map - to PUJ Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Wendell, United States and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PUJ

Time difference between Wendell (United States) and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) is 1 Hours.
Punta Cana time is 1 Hours ahead of Wendell.

Location	Local Time
Wendell (United States)	2026-03-20, 07:36:05 CDT
Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)	2026-03-20, 08:36:05 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

Ricks Field ( / 65MN) Wendell, United States

Destination

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