# Distance from Puerto Plata (POP) to Zurich (ZRH)

> 7,598 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,598 km / 4,721 mi / 4,103 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 46° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 276° (west)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Dominican Republic) → Switzerland
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 12:38 in Puerto Plata, it's 18:38 in Zurich)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,401 ft (ZRH is higher than POP)

## Airports

### [Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pop-puerto-plata-gregorio-luperon-international-airport/1ef266df-5bd4-6dfc-adee-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
- ICAO: MDPP
- Timezone: America/Santo_Domingo
- Coordinates: 19.760000, -70.570000
- Elevation: 15 ft

### [Zurich Airport (ZRH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zrh-zurich-zurich-airport/1ef266df-57d8-6104-b551-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Zurich, Switzerland
- ICAO: LSZH
- Timezone: Europe/Zurich
- Coordinates: 47.460000, 8.550000
- Elevation: 1,416 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 12:38 in Puerto Plata, it's 18:38 in Zurich.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pop-puerto-plata-gregorio-luperon-international-airport/1ef266df-5bd4-6dfc-adee-06bb2780ed98)
- [Zurich Airport (ZRH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zrh-zurich-zurich-airport/1ef266df-57d8-6104-b551-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)