BOG
Bogota
Colombia
1,310 km
814 miles
JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Distance
1,310 km
814 mi / 707 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BOG JAP
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Chacarita Airport
IATA Code BOG JAP
ICAO Code SKBO MRCH
City Bogota Puntarenas
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 8,361 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 9.980000, -84.770000

Bogota (BOG) to Puntarenas (JAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica is 1,310 kilometers (814 miles / 707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:15 in Bogota, it's 07:15 in Puntarenas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,354 feet between the two airports. Chacarita Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Puntarenas (JAP) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 116° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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