CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
5,549 km
3,448 miles
JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Distance
5,549 km
3,448 mi / 2,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CNF JAP
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Chacarita Airport
IATA Code CNF JAP
ICAO Code SBCF MRCH
City Belo Horizonte Puntarenas
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,715 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 9.980000, -84.770000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Puntarenas (JAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica is 5,549 kilometers (3,448 miles / 2,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 05:43 in Belo Horizonte, it's 02:43 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 2,708 feet between the two airports. Chacarita Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Puntarenas (JAP) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 126° (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 Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Chacarita Airport (JAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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