DRK
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
4,141 km
2,573 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
4,141 km
2,573 mi / 2,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

DRK YOW
Airport Name Drake Bay Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code DRK YOW
ICAO Code MRDK CYOW
City Puntarenas Ottawa
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Toronto
Elevation 12 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, -83.640000 45.320000, -75.670000

Puntarenas (DRK) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drake Bay Airport (DRK) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 4,141 kilometers (2,573 miles / 2,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:32 in Puntarenas, it's 06:32 in Ottawa.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Puntarenas (DRK) follows a heading of 193° (south southwest). 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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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