JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
10,827 km
6,728 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
10,827 km
6,728 mi / 5,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JAP OTP
Airport Name Chacarita Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code JAP OTP
ICAO Code MRCH LROP
City Puntarenas Bucharest
Country Costa Rica Romania
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 7 ft 314 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -84.770000 44.570000, 26.100000

Puntarenas (JAP) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 10,827 kilometers (6,728 miles / 5,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Romania. 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 09:31 in Puntarenas, it's 17:31 in Bucharest. With a 8-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 Bucharest (OTP) to Puntarenas (JAP) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). 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 Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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