The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica is 2,305 kilometers (1,432 miles / 1,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Mexico with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:15 in Guadalajara, it's 04:15 in Puntarenas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,009 feet between the two airports. Chacarita Airport sits lower than Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Puntarenas (JAP) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and Chacarita Airport (JAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.