JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
5,451 km
3,387 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
5,451 km
3,387 mi / 2,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JAP SEA
Airport Name Chacarita Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code JAP SEA
ICAO Code MRCH KSEA
City Puntarenas Seattle
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -84.770000 47.450000, -122.310000

Puntarenas (JAP) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 5,451 kilometers (3,387 miles / 2,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 06:13 in Puntarenas, it's 04:13 in Seattle.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Puntarenas (JAP) follows a heading of 127° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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