JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
16,773 km
10,422 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
16,773 km
10,422 mi / 9,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

JAP PER
Airport Name Chacarita Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code JAP PER
ICAO Code MRCH YPPH
City Puntarenas Perth
Country Costa Rica Australia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Australia/Perth
Elevation 7 ft 67 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -84.770000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Puntarenas (JAP) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 16,773 kilometers (10,422 miles / 9,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 06:47 in Puntarenas, it's 20:47 in Perth. With a 14-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 Perth (PER) to Puntarenas (JAP) follows a heading of 134° (southeast). 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 Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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