# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Puerto Plata (POP)

> 2,737 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,737 km / 1,701 mi / 1,478 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 109° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 299° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Dominican Republic
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 13:39 in Houston, it's 14:39 in Puerto Plata)
- **Elevation difference**: 81 ft (POP is lower than IAH)

## Airports

### [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Houston, United States
- ICAO: KIAH
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 29.980000, -95.340000
- Elevation: 96 ft

### [Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pop-puerto-plata-gregorio-luperon-international-airport/1ef266df-5bd4-6dfc-adee-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
- ICAO: MDPP
- Timezone: America/Santo_Domingo
- Coordinates: 19.760000, -70.570000
- Elevation: 15 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:39 in Houston, it's 14:39 in Puerto Plata.

## Related

- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pop-puerto-plata-gregorio-luperon-international-airport/1ef266df-5bd4-6dfc-adee-06bb2780ed98)
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