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VLC to DRK: distance & flight time

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

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

5,473 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 12m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-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 VLC from DRK?

The flight distance from Valencia (VLC) to Puntarenas (DRK) 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 VLC to DRK?

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 Valencia and Puntarenas?

Puntarenas is 8 hours behind Valencia.

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

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