DRK
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
5,039 km
3,131 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
5,039 km
3,131 mi / 2,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DRK SFO
Airport Name Drake Bay Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code DRK SFO
ICAO Code MRDK KSFO
City Puntarenas San Francisco
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 12 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, -83.640000 37.620000, -122.380000

Puntarenas (DRK) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 5,039 kilometers (3,131 miles / 2,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:59 in Puntarenas, it's 01:59 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Puntarenas (DRK) follows a heading of 120° (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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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