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GSJ to ISL: distance & flight time
San Jose (San José Airport) → Istanbul (Atatürk International Airport)
7,034 mi
11,320 km · 6,112 nm
14h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,034 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 16m 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
- ISL — Atatürk International Airport · Istanbul, 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 ISL
- IST · Istanbul Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport26 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport48 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport52 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GSJ from ISL?
The flight distance from San Jose (GSJ) to Istanbul (ISL) is 7,034 miles (11,320 km, 6,112 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GSJ to ISL?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 16m 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 Istanbul?
Istanbul is 9 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GSJ to ISL?
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