LAX
Los Angeles
United States
4,952 km
3,077 miles
POP
Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic
Distance
4,952 km
3,077 mi / 2,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

LAX POP
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Gregorio Luperon International Airport
IATA Code LAX POP
ICAO Code KLAX MDPP
City Los Angeles Puerto Plata
Country United States Dominican Republic
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation 128 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 19.760000, -70.570000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Puerto Plata (POP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic is 4,952 kilometers (3,077 miles / 2,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 United States with Dominican Republic. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:24 in Los Angeles, it's 19:24 in Puerto Plata. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Puerto Plata (POP) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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