JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
8,548 km
5,311 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
8,548 km
5,311 mi / 4,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JAP MAD
Airport Name Chacarita Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code JAP MAD
ICAO Code MRCH LEMD
City Puntarenas Madrid
Country Costa Rica Spain
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Madrid
Elevation 7 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -84.770000 40.490000, -3.570000

Puntarenas (JAP) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 8,548 kilometers (5,311 miles / 4,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Spain. 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 05:44 in Puntarenas, it's 12:44 in Madrid. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,994 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Chacarita Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) 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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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