Airport Comparison
| POP | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Gregorio Luperon International Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| IATA Code | POP | SYD |
| ICAO Code | MDPP | YSSY |
| City | Puerto Plata | Sydney |
| Country | Dominican Republic | Australia |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo | Australia/Sydney |
| Elevation | 15 ft | 21 ft |
| Coordinates | 19.760000, -70.570000 | -33.950000, 151.180000 |
Puerto Plata (POP) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 15,619 kilometers (9,705 miles / 8,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.
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 Australia. 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 03:57 in Puerto Plata, it's 18:57 in Sydney. With a 15-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 Sydney (SYD) to Puerto Plata (POP) follows a heading of 100° (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 Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.