GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,807 km
3,609 miles
JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Distance
5,807 km
3,609 mi / 3,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG JAP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Chacarita Airport
IATA Code GIG JAP
ICAO Code SBGL MRCH
City Rio De Janeiro Puntarenas
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 28 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 9.980000, -84.770000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Puntarenas (JAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica is 5,807 kilometers (3,609 miles / 3,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:11 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:11 in Puntarenas. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Puntarenas (JAP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 129° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Chacarita Airport (JAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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