DRK
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
5,647 km
3,509 miles
MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
Distance
5,647 km
3,509 mi / 3,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

DRK MVD
Airport Name Drake Bay Airport Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport
IATA Code DRK MVD
ICAO Code MRDK SUMU
City Puntarenas Montevideo
Country Costa Rica Uruguay
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Montevideo
Elevation 12 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, -83.640000 -34.840000, -56.030000

Puntarenas (DRK) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 5,647 kilometers (3,509 miles / 3,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 Uruguay. 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 08:13 in Puntarenas, it's 11:13 in Montevideo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Montevideo (MVD) to Puntarenas (DRK) follows a heading of 324° (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 Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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