MAD to PUJ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is 6,570 km (4,082 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 45m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (PUJ to MAD).
How far is it from Madrid to Punta Cana?
The great-circle distance between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is 6,570 km (4,082 mi, 3,547 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 MAD to PUJ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PUJ is roughly west of MAD.
How is the MAD to PUJ route written in code?
The pair is written MAD-PUJ in IATA codes and LEMD-MDPC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is MAD (LEMD), Punta Cana International Airport is PUJ (MDPC).
| MAD | PUJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport | Punta Cana International Airport |
| ICAO code | LEMD | MDPC |
| Country | Spain | Dominican Republic |
| Elevation | 1,998 ft | 47 ft |
| Rank by connections | #24 | #232 |
LEMD starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; MDPC starts with M, the prefix for Central America and the Caribbean. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PUJ sits 1,951 ft (595 m) lower than MAD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MAD to PUJ
3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E9 | Compagnie Africaine d\\'Aviation | - | Africompany | Active |
| UX | Air Europa | AEA | Europa | 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 Madrid from Punta Cana?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are 6,570 km (4,082 mi, 3,547 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MAD to PUJ?
A typical nonstop flight between MAD and PUJ takes about 8h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PUJ from MAD?
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) lies roughly west of Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).
Which airlines fly MAD to PUJ?
3 airlines appear on the MAD-PUJ route in the open dataset, including Compagnie Africaine d\\'Aviation, Air Europa.
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