DCA
Washington
United States
3,414 km
2,122 miles
DRK
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Distance
3,414 km
2,122 mi / 1,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DCA DRK
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Drake Bay Airport
IATA Code DCA DRK
ICAO Code KDCA MRDK
City Washington Puntarenas
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 14 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 8.720000, -83.640000

Washington (DCA) to Puntarenas (DRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica is 3,414 kilometers (2,122 miles / 1,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 08:54 in Washington, it's 07:54 in Puntarenas.

The return flight from Puntarenas (DRK) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Drake Bay Airport (DRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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