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RBK to DRK: distance & flight time
Murrieta-Temecula (French Valley Airport) → Puntarenas (Drake Bay Airport)
2,735 mi
4,402 km · 2,377 nm
5h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,735 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 50m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RBK — French Valley Airport · Murrieta-Temecula, 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 RBK
- SAN · San Diego International Airport58 mi away
- RIV · March ARB Airport22 mi away
- OCN · Oceanside Municipal Airport28 mi away
- BNG · Banning Municipal Airport29 mi away
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 RBK from DRK?
The flight distance from Murrieta-Temecula (RBK) to Puntarenas (DRK) is 2,735 miles (4,402 km, 2,377 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RBK to DRK?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 50m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from RBK to DRK?
Nonstop service on RBK–DRK depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 50m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Murrieta-Temecula and Puntarenas?
Puntarenas is 1 hour ahead of Murrieta-Temecula.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RBK to DRK?
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Why are some RBK to DRK fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RBK–DRK tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.