CUN
Cancun
Mexico
1,250 km
777 miles
JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Distance
1,250 km
777 mi / 675 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cancun
Heading
169°
south

Airport Comparison

CUN JAP
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Chacarita Airport
IATA Code CUN JAP
ICAO Code MMUN MRCH
City Cancun Puntarenas
Country Mexico Costa Rica
Timezone America/Cancun America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 22 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 9.980000, -84.770000

Cancun (CUN) to Puntarenas (JAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica is 1,250 kilometers (777 miles / 675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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 Mexico with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:11 in Cancun, it's 04:11 in Puntarenas.

The return flight from Puntarenas (JAP) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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