CUN
Cancun
Mexico
1,413 km
878 miles
DRK
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Distance
1,413 km
878 mi / 763 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cancun
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN DRK
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Drake Bay Airport
IATA Code CUN DRK
ICAO Code MMUN MRDK
City Cancun Puntarenas
Country Mexico Costa Rica
Timezone America/Cancun America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 22 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 8.720000, -83.640000

Cancun (CUN) to Puntarenas (DRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica is 1,413 kilometers (878 miles / 763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:16 in Cancun, it's 09:16 in Puntarenas.

The return flight from Puntarenas (DRK) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 346° (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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Drake Bay Airport (DRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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