DRK
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
8,659 km
5,380 miles
MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
8,659 km
5,380 mi / 4,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DRK MAN
Airport Name Drake Bay Airport Manchester Airport
IATA Code DRK MAN
ICAO Code MRDK EGCC
City Puntarenas Manchester
Country Costa Rica United Kingdom
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/London
Elevation 12 ft 257 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, -83.640000 53.350000, -2.270000

Puntarenas (DRK) to Manchester (MAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 8,659 kilometers (5,380 miles / 4,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 09:08 in Puntarenas, it's 15:08 in Manchester. 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 Manchester (MAN) to Puntarenas (DRK) follows a heading of 268° (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 Manchester Airport (MAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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