DTW
Detroit
United States
3,586 km
2,229 miles
JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Distance
3,586 km
2,229 mi / 1,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
183°
south

Airport Comparison

DTW JAP
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Chacarita Airport
IATA Code DTW JAP
ICAO Code KDTW MRCH
City Detroit Puntarenas
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 645 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 9.980000, -84.770000

Detroit (DTW) to Puntarenas (JAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica is 3,586 kilometers (2,229 miles / 1,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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 07:52 in Detroit, it's 06:52 in Puntarenas.

The return flight from Puntarenas (JAP) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 2° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Chacarita Airport (JAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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