MNL
Manila
Philippines
15,999 km
9,941 miles
POP
Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic
Distance
15,999 km
9,941 mi / 8,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Manila
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL POP
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Gregorio Luperon International Airport
IATA Code MNL POP
ICAO Code RPLL MDPP
City Manila Puerto Plata
Country Philippines Dominican Republic
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation 75 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 19.760000, -70.570000

Manila (MNL) to Puerto Plata (POP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic is 15,999 kilometers (9,941 miles / 8,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 Philippines with Dominican Republic. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:18 in Manila, it's 04:18 in Puerto Plata. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Puerto Plata (POP) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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