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GAI to GSJ: distance & flight time
Gaithersburg (Montgomery County Airpark) → San Jose (San José Airport)
1,932 mi
3,109 km · 1,679 nm
4h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,932 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 15m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GAI — Montgomery County Airpark · Gaithersburg, 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 GAI
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 GAI from GSJ?
The flight distance from Gaithersburg (GAI) to San Jose (GSJ) is 1,932 miles (3,109 km, 1,679 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAI to GSJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 15m 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 Gaithersburg and San Jose?
San Jose is 2 hours behind Gaithersburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAI to GSJ?
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