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JRA to DRK: distance & flight time
New York (West 30th St. Heliport) → Puntarenas (Drake Bay Airport)
2,291 mi
3,687 km · 1,991 nm
4h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
2,291 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 58m gate to gate, flying south. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, United States
- DRK — Drake Bay Airport · Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JRA
Near DRK
- PMZ · Palmar Sur Airport20 mi away
- PJM · Puerto Jimenez Airport27 mi away
- GLF · Golfito Airport32 mi away
- BAI · Buenos Aires Airport37 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JRA from DRK?
The flight distance from New York (JRA) to Puntarenas (DRK) is 2,291 miles (3,687 km, 1,991 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRA to DRK?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 58m 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 New York and Puntarenas?
Puntarenas is 2 hours behind New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JRA to DRK?
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