DCA
Washington
United States
3,386 km
2,104 miles
PMZ
Palmar Sur
Costa Rica
Distance
3,386 km
2,104 mi / 1,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DCA PMZ
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Palmar Sur Airport
IATA Code DCA PMZ
ICAO Code KDCA MRPM
City Washington Palmar Sur
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 14 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 8.950000, -83.470000

Washington (DCA) to Palmar Sur (PMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) in Palmar Sur, Costa Rica is 3,386 kilometers (2,104 miles / 1,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 10:02 in Washington, it's 09:02 in Palmar Sur.

The return flight from Palmar Sur (PMZ) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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