CDG
Paris
France
9,000 km
5,592 miles
DRK
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Distance
9,000 km
5,592 mi / 4,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

CDG DRK
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Drake Bay Airport
IATA Code CDG DRK
ICAO Code LFPG MRDK
City Paris Puntarenas
Country France Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 392 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 8.720000, -83.640000

Paris (CDG) to Puntarenas (DRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica is 9,000 kilometers (5,592 miles / 4,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:44 in Paris, it's 06:44 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 Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 42° (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 Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Drake Bay Airport (DRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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