JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
9,666 km
6,006 miles
TXL
Berlin
Germany
Distance
9,666 km
6,006 mi / 5,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
37°
northeast

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JAP TXL
Airport Name Chacarita Airport Berlin-Tegel International Airport
IATA Code JAP TXL
ICAO Code MRCH EDDT
City Puntarenas Berlin
Country Costa Rica Germany
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Berlin
Elevation 7 ft 122 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -84.770000 52.560000, 13.290000

Puntarenas (JAP) to Berlin (TXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL) in Berlin, Germany is 9,666 kilometers (6,006 miles / 5,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:40 in Puntarenas, it's 15:40 in Berlin. With a 7-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 Berlin (TXL) to Puntarenas (JAP) follows a heading of 282° (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 Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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