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BXO to GSJ: distance & flight time
Buochs (Buochs Airport) → San Jose (San José Airport)
5,942 mi
9,562 km · 5,163 nm
12h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
5,942 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 7m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BXO — Buochs Airport · Buochs, Switzerland
- 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 BXO
- EML · Emmen Air Base9 mi away
- ZIN · Interlaken Air Base32 mi away
- ZRH · Zürich Airport35 mi away
- BRN · Bern Belp Airport43 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 BXO from GSJ?
The flight distance from Buochs (BXO) to San Jose (GSJ) is 5,942 miles (9,562 km, 5,163 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BXO to GSJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 7m 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 BXO to GSJ?
Nonstop service on BXO–GSJ 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 12h 7m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Buochs and San Jose?
San Jose is 8 hours behind Buochs.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BXO to GSJ?
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Why are some BXO to GSJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BXO–GSJ tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.