JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
13,630 km
8,469 miles
OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
Distance
13,630 km
8,469 mi / 7,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JAP OOL
Airport Name Chacarita Airport Gold Coast Airport
IATA Code JAP OOL
ICAO Code MRCH YBCG
City Puntarenas Gold Coast
Country Costa Rica Australia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 7 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -84.770000 -28.160000, 153.500000

Puntarenas (JAP) to Gold Coast (OOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 13,630 kilometers (8,469 miles / 7,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Australia. 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 06:30 in Puntarenas, it's 22:30 in Gold Coast. With a 16-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 Gold Coast (OOL) to Puntarenas (JAP) follows a heading of 96° (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 Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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