JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
600 km
373 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
600 km
373 mi / 324 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

JAP PTY
Airport Name Chacarita Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code JAP PTY
ICAO Code MRCH MPTO
City Puntarenas Tocumen
Country Costa Rica Panama
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Panama
Elevation 7 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -84.770000 9.070000, -79.380000

Puntarenas (JAP) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 600 kilometers (373 miles / 324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:03 in Puntarenas, it's 05:03 in Tocumen.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Puntarenas (JAP) follows a heading of 280° (west). 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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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