JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
5,044 km
3,134 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
5,044 km
3,134 mi / 2,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
164°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

JAP SCL
Airport Name Chacarita Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code JAP SCL
ICAO Code MRCH SCEL
City Puntarenas Santiago
Country Costa Rica Chile
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Santiago
Elevation 7 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -84.770000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Puntarenas (JAP) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 5,044 kilometers (3,134 miles / 2,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:58 in Puntarenas, it's 10:58 in Santiago. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,548 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Chacarita Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Puntarenas (JAP) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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