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GSJ to IOS: distance & flight time
San Jose (San José Airport) → Ilheus (Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport)
4,060 mi
6,534 km · 3,528 nm
8h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,060 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 26m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GSJ — San José Airport · San Jose, Guatemala
- IOS — Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport · Ilheus, Brazil
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 IOS
- UNA · Hotel Transamérica Airport37 mi away
- VAL · Valença Airport105 mi away
- BPS · Porto Seguro Airport112 mi away
- VDC · Vitória da Conquista Airport122 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GSJ from IOS?
The flight distance from San Jose (GSJ) to Ilheus (IOS) is 4,060 miles (6,534 km, 3,528 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GSJ to IOS?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 26m 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 Ilheus?
Ilheus is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GSJ to IOS?
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