Journey from the UK
How long is the flight to Dominican Republic?
About 9h from London6 to 10 hoursChecked 22 October 2026
About 9 hours direct to Punta Cana, and a little less on the way home. The Dominican Republic is 4 hours behind the UK in winter and 5 hours in summer.
- Under 3 hours
- 3 to 6 hours
- 6 to 10 hours
- 10 hours or more
Rating6 to 10 hours
Areas covered2 on this page
Direct flights go from London and some regional UK airports, especially in winter.
Flight times from London
- Punta Cana (PUJ)6 to 10 hours
About 9 hours.
- Puerto Plata (POP)6 to 10 hours
About 9 hours, fewer flights.
The journey at a glance
Flight from LondonAbout 9h
Distance6,882 km
Time difference-4 h (-5 h in UK summer)
Main airportPUJ
Straight-line estimate for a direct flight from Heathrow. Real flights often take longer.
Before you go
- Flying west you arrive the same afternoon, so stay up until local bedtime.
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Questions people ask
Is there a time difference with the Dominican Republic?
Yes: it's 4 hours behind the UK in winter and 5 hours behind in summer.