JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
1,329 km
826 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
1,329 km
826 mi / 718 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

JAP UIO
Airport Name Chacarita Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code JAP UIO
ICAO Code MRCH SEQM
City Puntarenas Quito
Country Costa Rica Ecuador
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Guayaquil
Elevation 7 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -84.770000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Puntarenas (JAP) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 1,329 kilometers (826 miles / 718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Ecuador. 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 04:01 in Puntarenas, it's 05:01 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,193 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Chacarita Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Puntarenas (JAP) follows a heading of 328° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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