DGA to PLJ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dangriga Airport (DGA) to Placencia Airport (PLJ) is 51 km (32 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 35m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (PLJ to DGA).
How far is it from Dangriga to Placencia?
The great-circle distance between Dangriga Airport (DGA) and Placencia Airport (PLJ) is 51 km (32 mi, 28 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DGA to PLJ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PLJ is roughly south of DGA.
How is the DGA to PLJ route written in code?
The pair is written DGA-PLJ in IATA codes and MZPB-MZPL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dangriga Airport is DGA (MZPB), Placencia Airport is PLJ (MZPL).
| DGA | PLJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dangriga Airport | Placencia Airport |
| ICAO code | MZPB | MZPL |
| Country | Belize | Belize |
| Elevation | 10 ft | 3 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1124 | #1191 |
Both ICAO codes start with M, the prefix ICAO assigns to Central America and the Caribbean, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 7 ft (2 m) of each other.
Airlines flying DGA to PLJ
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9N | Regional Air Iceland | - | - | Active |
| MY | Midwest Airlines (Egypt) | MWA | - | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dangriga from Placencia?
Dangriga Airport (DGA) and Placencia Airport (PLJ) are 51 km (32 mi, 28 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DGA to PLJ?
A typical nonstop flight between DGA and PLJ takes about 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PLJ from DGA?
Placencia Airport (PLJ) lies roughly south of Dangriga Airport (DGA).
Which airlines fly DGA to PLJ?
2 airlines appear on the DGA-PLJ route in the open dataset, including Regional Air Iceland, Midwest Airlines (Egypt).
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