BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,096 km
5,652 miles
JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Distance
9,096 km
5,652 mi / 4,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
276°
west

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BRU JAP
Airport Name Brussels Airport Chacarita Airport
IATA Code BRU JAP
ICAO Code EBBR MRCH
City Brussels Puntarenas
Country Belgium Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 184 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 9.980000, -84.770000

Brussels (BRU) to Puntarenas (JAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica is 9,096 kilometers (5,652 miles / 4,911 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 Belgium 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 17:16 in Brussels, it's 10:16 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 Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 40° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Chacarita Airport (JAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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