Distance From Playa Pájaros Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport

The distance from Playa Pájaros Airport () to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) is 8001 miles or 12876 kilometers or 6948 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 Paquera ( Costa Rica ) to Medina ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Paquera and Medina takes around 18 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Playa Pájaros Airport, Paquera, Costa Rica to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, Medina, Saudi Arabia is 18 hours 23 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 • - MED

Kilometers		12876 km
Statute Miles		8001 miles
Nautical Miles		6948 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 23 minutes

Playa Pájaros Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport Flight Route Map - to MED Flight Path

Location of Playa Pájaros Airport & Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Paquera to Medina nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Paquera, Costa Rica and Medina, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between Paquera, Costa Rica and Medina, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MED

Time difference between Paquera (Costa Rica) and Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 9 Hours.
Medina time is 9 Hours ahead of Paquera.

Location	Local Time
Paquera (Costa Rica)	2026-08-25, 15:43:04 CST
Medina (Saudi Arabia)	2026-08-26, 00:43:04 +03

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 Pájaros Airport ( / MRPP) Paquera, Costa Rica

Destination

Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED / OEMA) Medina, Saudi Arabia