The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic is 9,792 kilometers (6,085 miles / 5,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Czech Republic. 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 02:44 in Puntarenas, it's 09:44 in Prague. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,240 feet between the two airports. Václav Havel Airport sits higher than Chacarita Airport.

The return flight from Prague (PRG) to Puntarenas (JAP) follows a heading of 283° (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 Václav Havel Airport (PRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.