FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
1,854 km
1,152 miles
JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Distance
1,854 km
1,152 mi / 1,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

FLL JAP
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Chacarita Airport
IATA Code FLL JAP
ICAO Code KFLL MRCH
City Fort Lauderdale Puntarenas
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/New_York America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 65 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 9.980000, -84.770000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Puntarenas (JAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica is 1,854 kilometers (1,152 miles / 1,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, 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 05:03 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 04:03 in Puntarenas.

The return flight from Puntarenas (JAP) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 15° (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 Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Chacarita Airport (JAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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