FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
1,844 km
1,146 miles
PLD
Playa Samara
Costa Rica
Distance
1,844 km
1,146 mi / 996 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

FLL PLD
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Playa Samara Airport
IATA Code FLL PLD
ICAO Code KFLL MRSR
City Fort Lauderdale Playa Samara
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 65 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 10.250000, -85.420000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Playa Samara (PLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Playa Samara Airport (PLD) in Playa Samara, Costa Rica is 1,844 kilometers (1,146 miles / 996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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 22:05 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 21:05 in Playa Samara.

The return flight from Playa Samara (PLD) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 17° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Playa Samara Airport (PLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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