The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic is 13,678 kilometers (8,499 miles / 7,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Japan with Dominican Republic. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:23 in Fukuoka, it's 14:23 in Puerto Plata. With a 13-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 Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 339° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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