DRK
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
2,145 km
1,333 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
2,145 km
1,333 mi / 1,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

DRK TPA
Airport Name Drake Bay Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code DRK TPA
ICAO Code MRDK KTPA
City Puntarenas Tampa
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/New_York
Elevation 12 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, -83.640000 27.980000, -82.530000

Puntarenas (DRK) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 2,145 kilometers (1,333 miles / 1,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 06:50 in Puntarenas, it's 07:50 in Tampa.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Puntarenas (DRK) follows a heading of 183° (south). 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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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