GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,585 km
3,471 miles
POP
Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic
Distance
5,585 km
3,471 mi / 3,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG POP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Gregorio Luperon International Airport
IATA Code GIG POP
ICAO Code SBGL MDPP
City Rio De Janeiro Puerto Plata
Country Brazil Dominican Republic
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation 28 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 19.760000, -70.570000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Puerto Plata (POP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic is 5,585 kilometers (3,471 miles / 3,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:11 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:11 in Puerto Plata.

The return flight from Puerto Plata (POP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 147° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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