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GSJ to ESB: distance & flight time
San Jose (San José Airport) → Ankara (Esenboğa International Airport)
7,251 mi
11,670 km · 6,301 nm
14h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,251 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 41m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GSJ — San José Airport · San Jose, Guatemala
- ESB — Esenboğa International Airport · Ankara, Turkey
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near ESB
- ANK · Etimesgut Air Base20 mi away
- KFS · Kastamonu Airport92 mi away
- ONQ · Zonguldak Airport106 mi away
- NAV · Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport125 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GSJ from ESB?
The flight distance from San Jose (GSJ) to Ankara (ESB) is 7,251 miles (11,670 km, 6,301 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GSJ to ESB?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 41m 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 San Jose and Ankara?
Ankara is 9 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GSJ to ESB?
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