DRK
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
5,804 km
3,607 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
5,804 km
3,607 mi / 3,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DRK YVR
Airport Name Drake Bay Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code DRK YVR
ICAO Code MRDK CYVR
City Puntarenas Richmond
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Vancouver
Elevation 12 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, -83.640000 49.190000, -123.180000

Puntarenas (DRK) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 5,804 kilometers (3,607 miles / 3,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:43 in Puntarenas, it's 08:43 in Richmond.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Puntarenas (DRK) follows a heading of 127° (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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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