DRK
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
5,623 km
3,494 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
5,623 km
3,494 mi / 3,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DRK GIG
Airport Name Drake Bay Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DRK GIG
ICAO Code MRDK SBGL
City Puntarenas Rio De Janeiro
Country Costa Rica Brazil
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 12 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, -83.640000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Puntarenas (DRK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 5,623 kilometers (3,494 miles / 3,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:43 in Puntarenas, it's 12:43 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Puntarenas (DRK) follows a heading of 304° (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 Drake Bay Airport (DRK) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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