POP
Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic
9,570 km
5,946 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,570 km
5,946 mi / 5,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Santo_Domingo
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

POP PPT
Airport Name Gregorio Luperon International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code POP PPT
ICAO Code MDPP NTAA
City Puerto Plata Papeete
Country Dominican Republic French Polynesia
Timezone America/Santo_Domingo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 15 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 19.760000, -70.570000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Puerto Plata (POP) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,570 kilometers (5,946 miles / 5,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:41 in Puerto Plata, it's 15:41 in Papeete. With a 6-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 Papeete (PPT) to Puerto Plata (POP) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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