AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,099 km
5,654 miles
JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Distance
9,099 km
5,654 mi / 4,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

AMS JAP
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Chacarita Airport
IATA Code AMS JAP
ICAO Code EHAM MRCH
City Amsterdam Puntarenas
Country Netherlands Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Costa_Rica
Elevation -11 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 9.980000, -84.770000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Puntarenas (JAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica is 9,099 kilometers (5,654 miles / 4,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:26 in Amsterdam, it's 08:26 in Puntarenas. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Puntarenas (JAP) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Chacarita Airport (JAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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