POP
Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic
11,606 km
7,212 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,606 km
7,212 mi / 6,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Santo_Domingo
Heading
56°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

POP RUH
Airport Name Gregorio Luperon International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code POP RUH
ICAO Code MDPP OERK
City Puerto Plata Riyadh
Country Dominican Republic Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Santo_Domingo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 15 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 19.760000, -70.570000 24.960000, 46.700000

Puerto Plata (POP) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,606 kilometers (7,212 miles / 6,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:20 in Puerto Plata, it's 07:20 in Riyadh. 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 2,034 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Gregorio Luperon International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Puerto Plata (POP) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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