# Distance from Dublin (DUB) to Playa Samara (PLD)

> 8,376 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,376 km / 5,205 mi / 4,523 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 267° (west)
- **Return heading**: 37° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Ireland) → Costa Rica
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 06:33 in Dublin, it's 23:33 in Playa Samara)
- **Elevation difference**: 232 ft (PLD is lower than DUB)

## Airports

### [Dublin Airport (DUB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dub-dublin-dublin-airport/1ef266de-c74c-6446-a37d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Dublin, Ireland
- ICAO: EIDW
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
- Coordinates: 53.420000, -6.270000
- Elevation: 242 ft

### [Playa Samara Airport (PLD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pld-playa-samara-playa-samara-airport/1ef266df-66c6-654e-959d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Playa Samara, Costa Rica
- ICAO: MRSR
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Coordinates: 10.250000, -85.420000
- Elevation: 10 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:33 in Dublin, it's 23:33 in Playa Samara.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Dublin Airport (DUB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dub-dublin-dublin-airport/1ef266de-c74c-6446-a37d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Playa Samara Airport (PLD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pld-playa-samara-playa-samara-airport/1ef266df-66c6-654e-959d-06bb2780ed98)
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