DOH
Doha
Qatar
13,878 km
8,623 miles
JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Distance
13,878 km
8,623 mi / 7,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Qatar
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DOH JAP
Airport Name Hamad International Airport Chacarita Airport
IATA Code DOH JAP
ICAO Code OTHH MRCH
City Doha Puntarenas
Country Qatar Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Qatar America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 13 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 25.260000, 51.610000 9.980000, -84.770000

Doha (DOH) to Puntarenas (JAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar to Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica is 13,878 kilometers (8,623 miles / 7,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Qatar with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:21 in Doha, it's 12:21 in Puntarenas. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Puntarenas (JAP) to Doha (DOH) follows a heading of 49° (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 Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Chacarita Airport (JAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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