Distance From Sanderson Field to Punta Cana International Airport, SHN - PUJ Distance

The distance from Sanderson Field (SHN) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is 3647 miles or 5869 kilometers or 3167 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 Shelton ( United States ) to Punta Cana ( Dominican Republic )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shelton and Punta Cana takes around 8 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sanderson Field, Shelton, United States to Punta Cana International Airport, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is 8 hours 23 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 • SHN - PUJ

Kilometers		5869 km
Statute Miles		3647 miles
Nautical Miles		3167 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 23 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shelton, United States and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHN - PUJ

Time difference between Shelton (United States) and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) is 2 Hours.
Punta Cana time is 2 Hours ahead of Shelton.

Location	Local Time
Shelton (United States)	2026-09-14, 20:26:13 MDT
Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)	2026-09-14, 22:26:13 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

Sanderson Field (SHN / KSHN) Shelton, United States

Destination

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