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IST to DRK: distance & flight time

Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Puntarenas (Drake Bay Airport)

6,947 mi
11,180 km · 6,037 nm
14h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
-9h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details

6,947 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 5m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time set-back 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 IST from DRK?

The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Puntarenas (DRK) is 6,947 miles (11,180 km, 6,037 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from IST to DRK?

A nonstop flight takes about 14h 5m 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 Istanbul and Puntarenas?

Puntarenas is 9 hours behind Istanbul.

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

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