DKR
Dakar
Senegal
5,643 km
3,506 miles
POP
Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic
Distance
5,643 km
3,506 mi / 3,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DKR POP
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Gregorio Luperon International Airport
IATA Code DKR POP
ICAO Code GOOY MDPP
City Dakar Puerto Plata
Country Senegal Dominican Republic
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation 85 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 19.760000, -70.570000

Dakar (DKR) to Puerto Plata (POP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic is 5,643 kilometers (3,506 miles / 3,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Senegal 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 05:16 in Dakar, it's 01:16 in Puerto Plata. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Puerto Plata (POP) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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