Distance From Chacarita Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, JAP - SNA Distance

The distance from Chacarita Airport (JAP) to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA) is 2660 miles or 4280 kilometers or 2310 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Puntarenas ( Costa Rica ) to Santa Ana ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Puntarenas and Santa Ana takes around 6 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chacarita Airport, Puntarenas, Costa Rica to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, United States is 6 hours 6 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • JAP - SNA

Kilometers		4280 km
Statute Miles		2660 miles
Nautical Miles		2310 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 6 minutes

Chacarita Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport Flight Route Map - JAP to SNA Flight Path

Location of Chacarita Airport & John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Puntarenas to Santa Ana nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Santa Ana, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JAP - SNA

Time difference between Puntarenas (Costa Rica) and Santa Ana (United States) is 2 Hours.
Santa Ana time is 2 Hours behind Puntarenas.

Location	Local Time
Puntarenas (Costa Rica)	2025-12-16, 03:41:55 CST
Santa Ana (United States)	2025-12-16, 01:41:55 PST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Chacarita Airport (JAP / MRCH) Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Destination

John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA / KSNA) Santa Ana, United States