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EFD to GSJ: distance & flight time
Houston (Ellington Airport) → San Jose (San José Airport)
1,117 mi
1,798 km · 971 nm
2h 54m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
1,117 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 54m gate to gate, flying south. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- EFD — Ellington Airport · Houston, United States
- 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 EFD
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport28 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark27 mi away
- GLS · Scholes International At Galveston Airport30 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 EFD from GSJ?
The flight distance from Houston (EFD) to San Jose (GSJ) is 1,117 miles (1,798 km, 971 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from EFD to GSJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 54m 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 Houston and San Jose?
San Jose is 1 hour behind Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from EFD to GSJ?
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