Distance From Playa Ballena Airport to Memphis International Airport

The distance from Playa Ballena Airport () to Memphis International Airport (MEM) is 1835 miles or 2952 kilometers or 1593 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 Memphis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Puntarenas and Memphis takes around 4 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Playa Ballena Airport, Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Memphis International Airport, Memphis, United States is 4 hours 13 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 • - MEM

Kilometers		2952 km
Statute Miles		1835 miles
Nautical Miles		1593 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 13 minutes

Playa Ballena Airport to Memphis International Airport Flight Route Map - to MEM Flight Path

Location of Playa Ballena Airport & Memphis International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Puntarenas to Memphis nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Memphis, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Memphis, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MEM

Time difference between Puntarenas (Costa Rica) and Memphis (United States) is 1 Hours.
Memphis time is 1 Hours ahead of Puntarenas.

Location	Local Time
Puntarenas (Costa Rica)	2026-10-27, 10:06:21 CST
Memphis (United States)	2026-10-27, 11:06:21 CDT

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

Playa Ballena Airport ( / MRPY) Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Destination

Memphis International Airport (MEM / KMEM) Memphis, United States