DRK
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
1,964 km
1,220 miles
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
Distance
1,964 km
1,220 mi / 1,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

DRK FLL
Airport Name Drake Bay Airport Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport
IATA Code DRK FLL
ICAO Code MRDK KFLL
City Puntarenas Fort Lauderdale
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/New_York
Elevation 12 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, -83.640000 26.070000, -80.150000

Puntarenas (DRK) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States is 1,964 kilometers (1,220 miles / 1,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Costa Rica with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:50 in Puntarenas, it's 10:50 in Fort Lauderdale.

The return flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Puntarenas (DRK) follows a heading of 191° (south southwest). 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 Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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