DCA
Washington
United States
3,301 km
2,051 miles
JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Distance
3,301 km
2,051 mi / 1,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DCA JAP
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Chacarita Airport
IATA Code DCA JAP
ICAO Code KDCA MRCH
City Washington Puntarenas
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 14 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 9.980000, -84.770000

Washington (DCA) to Puntarenas (JAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica is 3,301 kilometers (2,051 miles / 1,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:00 in Washington, it's 04:00 in Puntarenas.

The return flight from Puntarenas (JAP) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Chacarita Airport (JAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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