CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
5,516 km
3,428 miles
JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Distance
5,516 km
3,428 mi / 2,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB JAP
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Chacarita Airport
IATA Code CWB JAP
ICAO Code SBCT MRCH
City Curitiba Puntarenas
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,988 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 9.980000, -84.770000

Curitiba (CWB) to Puntarenas (JAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica is 5,516 kilometers (3,428 miles / 2,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 11:07 in Curitiba, it's 08:07 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 2,981 feet between the two airports. Chacarita Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Puntarenas (JAP) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 136° (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 Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) and Chacarita Airport (JAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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