JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
4,173 km
2,593 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
4,173 km
2,593 mi / 2,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JAP SAN
Airport Name Chacarita Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code JAP SAN
ICAO Code MRCH KSAN
City Puntarenas San Diego
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -84.770000 32.730000, -117.190000

Puntarenas (JAP) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 4,173 kilometers (2,593 miles / 2,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 02:47 in Puntarenas, it's 00:47 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Puntarenas (JAP) follows a heading of 120° (east 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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