MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
2,982 km
1,853 miles
POP
Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic
Distance
2,982 km
1,853 mi / 1,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX POP
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Gregorio Luperon International Airport
IATA Code MEX POP
ICAO Code MMMX MDPP
City Mexico City Puerto Plata
Country Mexico Dominican Republic
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation 7,316 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 19.760000, -70.570000

Mexico City (MEX) to Puerto Plata (POP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic is 2,982 kilometers (1,853 miles / 1,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Dominican Republic. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:01 in Mexico City, it's 06:01 in Puerto Plata.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,301 feet between the two airports. Gregorio Luperon International Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Puerto Plata (POP) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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