BWI
Baltimore
United States
3,332 km
2,070 miles
PLD
Playa Samara
Costa Rica
Distance
3,332 km
2,070 mi / 1,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BWI PLD
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Playa Samara Airport
IATA Code BWI PLD
ICAO Code KBWI MRSR
City Baltimore Playa Samara
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 143 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 10.250000, -85.420000

Baltimore (BWI) to Playa Samara (PLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Playa Samara Airport (PLD) in Playa Samara, Costa Rica is 3,332 kilometers (2,070 miles / 1,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:56 in Baltimore, it's 04:56 in Playa Samara.

The return flight from Playa Samara (PLD) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 14° (north 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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Playa Samara Airport (PLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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