CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,003 km
6,216 miles
POP
Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic
Distance
10,003 km
6,216 mi / 5,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI POP
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Gregorio Luperon International Airport
IATA Code CAI POP
ICAO Code HECA MDPP
City Cairo Puerto Plata
Country Egypt Dominican Republic
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation 382 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 19.760000, -70.570000

Cairo (CAI) to Puerto Plata (POP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic is 10,003 kilometers (6,216 miles / 5,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Dominican Republic. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:53 in Cairo, it's 19:53 in Puerto Plata. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Puerto Plata (POP) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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