AGP
Malaga
Spain
8,524 km
5,296 miles
PLD
Playa Samara
Costa Rica
Distance
8,524 km
5,296 mi / 4,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
273°
west

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AGP PLD
Airport Name Malaga Airport Playa Samara Airport
IATA Code AGP PLD
ICAO Code LEMG MRSR
City Malaga Playa Samara
Country Spain Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 53 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 36.670000, -4.500000 10.250000, -85.420000

Malaga (AGP) to Playa Samara (PLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malaga Airport (AGP) in Malaga, Spain to Playa Samara Airport (PLD) in Playa Samara, Costa Rica is 8,524 kilometers (5,296 miles / 4,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Spain with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:39 in Malaga, it's 23:39 in Playa Samara. 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.

The return flight from Playa Samara (PLD) to Malaga (AGP) follows a heading of 54° (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 Malaga Airport (AGP) and Playa Samara Airport (PLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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