LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
8,079 km
5,020 miles
POP
Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic
Distance
8,079 km
5,020 mi / 4,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS POP
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Gregorio Luperon International Airport
IATA Code LOS POP
ICAO Code DNMM MDPP
City Lagos Puerto Plata
Country Nigeria Dominican Republic
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation 135 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 19.760000, -70.570000

Lagos (LOS) to Puerto Plata (POP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic is 8,079 kilometers (5,020 miles / 4,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Nigeria 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 23:29 in Lagos, it's 18:29 in Puerto Plata. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Puerto Plata (POP) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 89° (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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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