JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
8,768 km
5,448 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,768 km
5,448 mi / 4,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JAP LGW
Airport Name Chacarita Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code JAP LGW
ICAO Code MRCH EGKK
City Puntarenas London
Country Costa Rica United Kingdom
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/London
Elevation 7 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -84.770000 51.150000, -0.190000

Puntarenas (JAP) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 8,768 kilometers (5,448 miles / 4,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:55 in Puntarenas, it's 08:55 in London. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Puntarenas (JAP) follows a heading of 272° (west). 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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