DRK
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
4,359 km
2,708 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
4,359 km
2,708 mi / 2,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DRK SAN
Airport Name Drake Bay Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code DRK SAN
ICAO Code MRDK KSAN
City Puntarenas San Diego
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 12 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, -83.640000 32.730000, -117.190000

Puntarenas (DRK) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 4,359 kilometers (2,708 miles / 2,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:41 in Puntarenas, it's 08:41 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Puntarenas (DRK) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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