KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,202 km
6,961 miles
POP
Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic
Distance
11,202 km
6,961 mi / 6,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL POP
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Gregorio Luperon International Airport
IATA Code KGL POP
ICAO Code HRYR MDPP
City Kigali Puerto Plata
Country Rwanda Dominican Republic
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation 4,859 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 19.760000, -70.570000

Kigali (KGL) to Puerto Plata (POP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic is 11,202 kilometers (6,961 miles / 6,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Rwanda 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 12:58 in Kigali, it's 06:58 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,844 feet between the two airports. Gregorio Luperon International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Puerto Plata (POP) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 88° (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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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