JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
3,577 km
2,223 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
3,577 km
2,223 mi / 1,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JAP JFK
Airport Name Chacarita Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code JAP JFK
ICAO Code MRCH KJFK
City Puntarenas New York
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/New_York
Elevation 7 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -84.770000 40.640000, -73.780000

Puntarenas (JAP) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 3,577 kilometers (2,223 miles / 1,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:12 in Puntarenas, it's 05:12 in New York.

The return flight from New York (JFK) to Puntarenas (JAP) follows a heading of 201° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chacarita Airport (JAP) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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