JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
10,040 km
6,239 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
10,040 km
6,239 mi / 5,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JAP ZAG
Airport Name Chacarita Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code JAP ZAG
ICAO Code MRCH LDZA
City Puntarenas Zagreb
Country Costa Rica Croatia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 7 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 9.980000, -84.770000 45.740000, 16.070000

Puntarenas (JAP) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 10,040 kilometers (6,239 miles / 5,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Croatia. 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 06:28 in Puntarenas, it's 13:28 in Zagreb. 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 Zagreb (ZAG) to Puntarenas (JAP) follows a heading of 285° (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 Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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