JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
8,748 km
5,436 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,748 km
5,436 mi / 4,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JAP LHR
Airport Name Chacarita Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code JAP LHR
ICAO Code MRCH EGLL
City Puntarenas London
Country Costa Rica United Kingdom
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/London
Elevation 7 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -84.770000 51.470000, -0.460000

Puntarenas (JAP) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 8,748 kilometers (5,436 miles / 4,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 06:36 in Puntarenas, it's 12:36 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 (LHR) 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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