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DRK to VLC: distance & flight time

Puntarenas (Drake Bay Airport) → Valencia (Valencia Airport)

5,473 mi
8,808 km · 4,756 nm
11h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

5,473 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 12m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is DRK from VLC?

The flight distance from Puntarenas (DRK) to Valencia (VLC) is 5,473 miles (8,808 km, 4,756 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from DRK to VLC?

A nonstop flight takes about 11h 12m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Puntarenas and Valencia?

Valencia is 8 hours ahead of Puntarenas.

What is the cheapest way to fly from DRK to VLC?

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