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ESF to GSJ: distance & flight time
Alexandria (Esler Regional Airport) → San Jose (San José Airport)
1,210 mi
1,947 km · 1,051 nm
3h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
1,210 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 6m 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
- ESF — Esler Regional Airport · Alexandria, 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 ESF
- AEX · Alexandria International Airport16 mi away
- POE · Polk Army Air Field58 mi away
- DRI · Beauregard Regional Airport73 mi away
- MLU · Monroe Regional Airport79 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 ESF from GSJ?
The flight distance from Alexandria (ESF) to San Jose (GSJ) is 1,210 miles (1,947 km, 1,051 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ESF to GSJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 6m 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 Alexandria and San Jose?
San Jose is 1 hour behind Alexandria.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ESF to GSJ?
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