JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
10,183 km
6,327 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
10,183 km
6,327 mi / 5,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JAP RIX
Airport Name Chacarita Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code JAP RIX
ICAO Code MRCH EVRA
City Puntarenas Riga
Country Costa Rica Latvia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Riga
Elevation 7 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -84.770000 56.920000, 23.970000

Puntarenas (JAP) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 10,183 kilometers (6,327 miles / 5,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Latvia. 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 03:58 in Puntarenas, it's 11:58 in Riga. 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 Riga (RIX) to Puntarenas (JAP) follows a heading of 291° (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 Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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