ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
9,751 km
6,059 miles
JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Distance
9,751 km
6,059 mi / 5,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ARN JAP
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Chacarita Airport
IATA Code ARN JAP
ICAO Code ESSA MRCH
City Stockholm Puntarenas
Country Sweden Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 137 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 9.980000, -84.770000

Stockholm (ARN) to Puntarenas (JAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica is 9,751 kilometers (6,059 miles / 5,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Sweden 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 17:33 in Stockholm, it's 10:33 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 Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Chacarita Airport (JAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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