JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
12,092 km
7,514 miles
TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
12,092 km
7,514 mi / 6,529 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JAP TLV
Airport Name Chacarita Airport Ben Gurion International Airport
IATA Code JAP TLV
ICAO Code MRCH LLBG
City Puntarenas Tel Aviv
Country Costa Rica Israel
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 7 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -84.770000 32.010000, 34.890000

Puntarenas (JAP) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 12,092 kilometers (7,514 miles / 6,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Israel. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. 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 14:13 in Tel Aviv. 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 Tel Aviv (TLV) to Puntarenas (JAP) follows a heading of 295° (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 Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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