The flight distance from Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,198 kilometers (8,822 miles / 7,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:29 in Puntarenas, it's 22:29 in Melbourne. With a 17-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 Melbourne (MEL) to Puntarenas (DRK) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). 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 Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.