DRK
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
3,681 km
2,287 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
3,681 km
2,287 mi / 1,987 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DRK JFK
Airport Name Drake Bay Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code DRK JFK
ICAO Code MRDK KJFK
City Puntarenas New York
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/New_York
Elevation 12 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, -83.640000 40.640000, -73.780000

Puntarenas (DRK) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 3,681 kilometers (2,287 miles / 1,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 03:58 in Puntarenas, it's 04:58 in New York.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Puntarenas (DRK) follows a heading of 198° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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