DRK
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
5,395 km
3,353 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
5,395 km
3,353 mi / 2,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DRK GRU
Airport Name Drake Bay Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code DRK GRU
ICAO Code MRDK SBGR
City Puntarenas Sao Paulo
Country Costa Rica Brazil
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 12 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, -83.640000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Puntarenas (DRK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 5,395 kilometers (3,353 miles / 2,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 Costa Rica with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:16 in Puntarenas, it's 12:16 in Sao Paulo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,447 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Drake Bay Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Puntarenas (DRK) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Drake Bay Airport (DRK) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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