BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
4,972 km
3,089 miles
JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Distance
4,972 km
3,089 mi / 2,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BSB JAP
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Chacarita Airport
IATA Code BSB JAP
ICAO Code SBBR MRCH
City Brasilia Puntarenas
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 3,497 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 9.980000, -84.770000

Brasilia (BSB) to Puntarenas (JAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica is 4,972 kilometers (3,089 miles / 2,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil 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 11:10 in Brasilia, it's 08:10 in Puntarenas. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,490 feet between the two airports. Chacarita Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Puntarenas (JAP) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 125° (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 Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) and Chacarita Airport (JAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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