HEL
Helsinki
Finland
8,405 km
5,223 miles
POP
Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic
Distance
8,405 km
5,223 mi / 4,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HEL POP
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Gregorio Luperon International Airport
IATA Code HEL POP
ICAO Code EFHK MDPP
City Helsinki Puerto Plata
Country Finland Dominican Republic
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation 179 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 19.760000, -70.570000

Helsinki (HEL) to Puerto Plata (POP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic is 8,405 kilometers (5,223 miles / 4,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:32 in Helsinki, it's 23:32 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 Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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