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PBP to CHX: distance & flight time
Nandayure (Islita Airport) → Changuinola (Cap Manuel Niño International Airport)
196 mi
316 km · 171 nm
59m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
196 miles nonstop takes roughly 59m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PBP — Islita Airport · Nandayure, Costa Rica
- CHX — Cap Manuel Niño International Airport · Changuinola, Panama
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near PBP
- PLD · Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport8 mi away
- NOB · Nosara Airport21 mi away
- TMU · Tambor Airport26 mi away
- JAP · Chacarita Airport42 mi away
Near CHX
- BOC · Bocas Del Toro International Airport20 mi away
- LIO · Limon International Airport49 mi away
- TOO · San Vito De Java Airport53 mi away
- BAI · Buenos Aires Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PBP from CHX?
The flight distance from Nandayure (PBP) to Changuinola (CHX) is 196 miles (316 km, 171 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PBP to CHX?
A nonstop flight takes about 59m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from PBP to CHX?
Nonstop service on PBP–CHX depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 59m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Nandayure and Changuinola?
Changuinola is 1 hour ahead of Nandayure.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PBP to CHX?
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Why are some PBP to CHX fares phone-only?
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