DRK
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
470 km
292 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
470 km
292 mi / 254 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

DRK PTY
Airport Name Drake Bay Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code DRK PTY
ICAO Code MRDK MPTO
City Puntarenas Tocumen
Country Costa Rica Panama
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Panama
Elevation 12 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, -83.640000 9.070000, -79.380000

Puntarenas (DRK) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 470 kilometers (292 miles / 254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Panama. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:44 in Puntarenas, it's 07:44 in Tocumen.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Puntarenas (DRK) follows a heading of 266° (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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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