DRK
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
3,999 km
2,485 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
3,999 km
2,485 mi / 2,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DRK PHX
Airport Name Drake Bay Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code DRK PHX
ICAO Code MRDK KPHX
City Puntarenas Phoenix
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Phoenix
Elevation 12 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, -83.640000 33.430000, -112.010000

Puntarenas (DRK) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 3,999 kilometers (2,485 miles / 2,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 07:57 in Puntarenas, it's 06:57 in Phoenix.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,123 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits higher than Drake Bay Airport.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Puntarenas (DRK) follows a heading of 127° (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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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