AUS
Austin
United States
2,798 km
1,738 miles
DRK
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Distance
2,798 km
1,738 mi / 1,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
146°
southeast

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AUS DRK
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Drake Bay Airport
IATA Code AUS DRK
ICAO Code KAUS MRDK
City Austin Puntarenas
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Chicago America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 542 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 8.720000, -83.640000

Austin (AUS) to Puntarenas (DRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica is 2,798 kilometers (1,738 miles / 1,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 09:11 in Austin, it's 09:11 in Puntarenas.

The return flight from Puntarenas (DRK) to Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 330° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Drake Bay Airport (DRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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