MIA
Miami
United States
1,812 km
1,126 miles
PLD
Playa Samara
Costa Rica
Distance
1,812 km
1,126 mi / 978 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MIA PLD
Airport Name Miami International Airport Playa Samara Airport
IATA Code MIA PLD
ICAO Code KMIA MRSR
City Miami Playa Samara
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 9 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 25.800000, -80.290000 10.250000, -85.420000

Miami (MIA) to Playa Samara (PLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States to Playa Samara Airport (PLD) in Playa Samara, Costa Rica is 1,812 kilometers (1,126 miles / 978 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 16:13 in Miami, it's 15:13 in Playa Samara.

The return flight from Playa Samara (PLD) to Miami (MIA) 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 Miami International Airport (MIA) and Playa Samara Airport (PLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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