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VNY to DRK: distance & flight time

Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Puntarenas (Drake Bay Airport)

2,825 mi
4,546 km · 2,455 nm
6h
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details

2,825 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 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.

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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 VNY from DRK?

The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Puntarenas (DRK) is 2,825 miles (4,546 km, 2,455 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from VNY to DRK?

A nonstop flight takes about 6h 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 Van Nuys and Puntarenas?

Puntarenas is 1 hour ahead of Van Nuys.

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

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