JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
4,218 km
2,621 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
4,218 km
2,621 mi / 2,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JAP LAS
Airport Name Chacarita Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code JAP LAS
ICAO Code MRCH KLAS
City Puntarenas Las Vegas
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -84.770000 36.080000, -115.150000

Puntarenas (JAP) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 4,218 kilometers (2,621 miles / 2,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:26 in Puntarenas, it's 23:26 in Las Vegas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,174 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits higher than Chacarita Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Puntarenas (JAP) follows a heading of 126° (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 Chacarita Airport (JAP) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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