DTW
Detroit
United States
3,560 km
2,212 miles
PLD
Playa Samara
Costa Rica
Distance
3,560 km
2,212 mi / 1,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

DTW PLD
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Playa Samara Airport
IATA Code DTW PLD
ICAO Code KDTW MRSR
City Detroit Playa Samara
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 645 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 10.250000, -85.420000

Detroit (DTW) to Playa Samara (PLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Playa Samara Airport (PLD) in Playa Samara, Costa Rica is 3,560 kilometers (2,212 miles / 1,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 21:11 in Detroit, it's 20:11 in Playa Samara.

The return flight from Playa Samara (PLD) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 3° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Playa Samara Airport (PLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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