ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,151 km
5,686 miles
DRK
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Distance
9,151 km
5,686 mi / 4,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

ALG DRK
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Drake Bay Airport
IATA Code ALG DRK
ICAO Code DAAG MRDK
City Algiers Puntarenas
Country Algeria Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 82 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 8.720000, -83.640000

Algiers (ALG) to Puntarenas (DRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica is 9,151 kilometers (5,686 miles / 4,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:34 in Algiers, it's 13:34 in Puntarenas. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Puntarenas (DRK) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 54° (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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Drake Bay Airport (DRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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