GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
5,581 km
3,468 miles
JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Distance
5,581 km
3,468 mi / 3,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU JAP
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Chacarita Airport
IATA Code GRU JAP
ICAO Code SBGR MRCH
City Sao Paulo Puntarenas
Country Brazil Costa Rica
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 2,459 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 9.980000, -84.770000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Puntarenas (JAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica is 5,581 kilometers (3,468 miles / 3,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 07:09 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:09 in Puntarenas. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,452 feet between the two airports. Chacarita Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Puntarenas (JAP) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 132° (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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Chacarita Airport (JAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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