DRK
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
8,600 km
5,344 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
8,600 km
5,344 mi / 4,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
34°
northeast

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DRK EDI
Airport Name Drake Bay Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code DRK EDI
ICAO Code MRDK EGPH
City Puntarenas Edinburgh
Country Costa Rica United Kingdom
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/London
Elevation 12 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, -83.640000 55.950000, -3.370000

Puntarenas (DRK) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 8,600 kilometers (5,344 miles / 4,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Costa Rica with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:21 in Puntarenas, it's 14:21 in Edinburgh. With a 6-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 Edinburgh (EDI) to Puntarenas (DRK) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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