JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
5,292 km
3,288 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
5,292 km
3,288 mi / 2,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JAP YYC
Airport Name Chacarita Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code JAP YYC
ICAO Code MRCH CYYC
City Puntarenas Calgary
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Edmonton
Elevation 7 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -84.770000 51.110000, -114.020000

Puntarenas (JAP) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 5,292 kilometers (3,288 miles / 2,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:46 in Puntarenas, it's 01:46 in Calgary.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,550 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Chacarita Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Puntarenas (JAP) follows a heading of 139° (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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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