Distance From Van Ferit Melen Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, VAN - PUJ Distance

The distance from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is 6521 miles or 10494 kilometers or 5663 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 Van ( Turkey ) to Punta Cana ( Dominican Republic )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Van and Punta Cana takes around 14 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Van Ferit Melen Airport, Van, Turkey to Punta Cana International Airport, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is 14 hours 59 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 • VAN - PUJ

Kilometers		10494 km
Statute Miles		6521 miles
Nautical Miles		5663 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 59 minutes

Van Ferit Melen Airport to Punta Cana International Airport Flight Route Map - VAN to PUJ Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Van, Turkey and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VAN - PUJ

Time difference between Van (Turkey) and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) is 7 Hours.
Punta Cana time is 7 Hours behind Van.

Location	Local Time
Van (Turkey)	2026-04-29, 19:33:47 +03
Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)	2026-04-29, 12:33:47 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

Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN / LTCI) Van, Turkey

Destination

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