JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
61 km
38 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
61 km
38 mi / 33 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

JAP SJO
Airport Name Chacarita Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code JAP SJO
ICAO Code MRCH MROC
City Puntarenas San Jose
Country Costa Rica Costa Rica
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 7 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -84.770000 9.990000, -84.210000

Puntarenas (JAP) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 61 kilometers (38 miles / 33 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Costa Rica. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 04:08 in Puntarenas, it's 04:08 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,014 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Chacarita Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Puntarenas (JAP) follows a heading of 269° (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 Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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