JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
11,161 km
6,935 miles
NAN
Nadi
Fiji
Distance
11,161 km
6,935 mi / 6,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JAP NAN
Airport Name Chacarita Airport Nadi International Airport
IATA Code JAP NAN
ICAO Code MRCH NFFN
City Puntarenas Nadi
Country Costa Rica Fiji
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 7 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -84.770000 -17.760000, 177.440000

Puntarenas (JAP) to Nadi (NAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji is 11,161 kilometers (6,935 miles / 6,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:09 in Puntarenas, it's 22:09 in Nadi. With a 18-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 Nadi (NAN) to Puntarenas (JAP) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Nadi International Airport (NAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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