JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
3,812 km
2,369 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
3,812 km
2,369 mi / 2,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JAP PHX
Airport Name Chacarita Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code JAP PHX
ICAO Code MRCH KPHX
City Puntarenas Phoenix
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Phoenix
Elevation 7 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -84.770000 33.430000, -112.010000

Puntarenas (JAP) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 3,812 kilometers (2,369 miles / 2,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:43 in Puntarenas, it's 04:43 in Phoenix.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,128 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits higher than Chacarita Airport.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Puntarenas (JAP) follows a heading of 127° (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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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