NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,887 km
7,386 miles
POP
Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic
Distance
11,887 km
7,386 mi / 6,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO POP
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Gregorio Luperon International Airport
IATA Code NBO POP
ICAO Code HKJK MDPP
City Nairobi Puerto Plata
Country Kenya Dominican Republic
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation 5,330 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 19.760000, -70.570000

Nairobi (NBO) to Puerto Plata (POP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic is 11,887 kilometers (7,386 miles / 6,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Kenya 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 06:05 in Nairobi, it's 23:05 in Puerto Plata. With a 7-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 5,315 feet between the two airports. Gregorio Luperon International Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Puerto Plata (POP) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 85° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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