PLD
Playa Samara
Costa Rica
1,994 km
1,239 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
1,994 km
1,239 mi / 1,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

PLD TPA
Airport Name Playa Samara Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code PLD TPA
ICAO Code MRSR KTPA
City Playa Samara Tampa
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/New_York
Elevation 10 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 10.250000, -85.420000 27.980000, -82.530000

Playa Samara (PLD) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Playa Samara Airport (PLD) in Playa Samara, Costa Rica to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 1,994 kilometers (1,239 miles / 1,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Costa Rica with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:24 in Playa Samara, it's 01:24 in Tampa.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Playa Samara (PLD) follows a heading of 189° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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