CLT to PUJ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is 2,227 km (1,384 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 15m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (PUJ to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to Punta Cana?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is 2,227 km (1,384 mi, 1,203 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CLT to PUJ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PUJ is roughly southeast of CLT.
How is the CLT to PUJ route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-PUJ in IATA codes and KCLT-MDPC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), Punta Cana International Airport is PUJ (MDPC).
| CLT | PUJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Punta Cana International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | MDPC |
| Country | United States | Dominican Republic |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 47 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #232 |
KCLT starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; MDPC starts with M, the prefix for Central America and the Caribbean. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PUJ sits 701 ft (214 m) lower than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT to PUJ
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Charlotte from Punta Cana?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are 2,227 km (1,384 mi, 1,203 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to PUJ?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and PUJ takes about 3h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PUJ from CLT?
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) lies roughly southeast of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to PUJ?
2 airlines appear on the CLT-PUJ route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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