DRK
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
2,044 km
1,270 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
2,044 km
1,270 mi / 1,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DRK MEX
Airport Name Drake Bay Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code DRK MEX
ICAO Code MRDK MMMX
City Puntarenas Mexico City
Country Costa Rica Mexico
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Mexico_City
Elevation 12 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, -83.640000 19.440000, -99.070000

Puntarenas (DRK) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 2,044 kilometers (1,270 miles / 1,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:08 in Puntarenas, it's 12:08 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,304 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Drake Bay Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Puntarenas (DRK) follows a heading of 124° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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