Distance From Drake Bay Airport to Riga International Airport, DRK - RIX Distance

The distance from Drake Bay Airport (DRK) to Riga International Airport (RIX) is 6362 miles or 10238 kilometers or 5525 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Puntarenas ( Costa Rica ) to Riga ( Latvia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Puntarenas and Riga takes around 14 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Drake Bay Airport, Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Riga International Airport, Riga, Latvia is 14 hours 37 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • DRK - RIX

Kilometers		10238 km
Statute Miles		6362 miles
Nautical Miles		5525 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 37 minutes

Drake Bay Airport to Riga International Airport Flight Route Map - DRK to RIX Flight Path

Location of Drake Bay Airport & Riga International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Puntarenas to Riga nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Riga, Latvia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DRK - RIX

Time difference between Puntarenas (Costa Rica) and Riga (Latvia) is 8 Hours.
Riga time is 8 Hours ahead of Puntarenas.

Location	Local Time
Puntarenas (Costa Rica)	2025-12-16, 10:48:34 CST
Riga (Latvia)	2025-12-16, 18:48:34 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Drake Bay Airport (DRK / MRDK) Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Destination

Riga International Airport (RIX / EVRA) Riga, Latvia