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BSR to GSJ: distance & flight time
Basrah (Basrah International Airport) → San Jose (San José Airport)
8,308 mi
13,370 km · 7,219 nm
16h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
-9h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
8,308 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 45m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BSR — Basrah International Airport · Basrah, Iraq
- GSJ — San José Airport · San Jose, Guatemala
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BSR
- ABD · Abadan Airport36 mi away
- AWZ · Ahwaz Airport85 mi away
- MRX · Mahshahr Airport89 mi away
- KWI · Kuwait International Airport93 mi away
Near GSJ
- GUA · La Aurora Airport49 mi away
- RER · Retalhuleu Airport70 mi away
- AQB · Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport77 mi away
- AAZ · Quezaltenango Airport78 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BSR from GSJ?
The flight distance from Basrah (BSR) to San Jose (GSJ) is 8,308 miles (13,370 km, 7,219 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BSR to GSJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 45m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Basrah and San Jose?
San Jose is 9 hours behind Basrah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BSR to GSJ?
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