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GSJ to LAF: distance & flight time
San Jose (San José Airport) → Lafayette (Purdue University Airport)
1,844 mi
2,968 km · 1,603 nm
4h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
1,844 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 5m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GSJ — San José Airport · San Jose, Guatemala
- LAF — Purdue University Airport · Lafayette, United States
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 LAF
- DNV · Vermilion Regional Airport38 mi away
- RNZ · Jasper County Airport39 mi away
- GUS · Grissom Air Reserve Base44 mi away
- OKK · Kokomo Municipal Airport47 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GSJ from LAF?
The flight distance from San Jose (GSJ) to Lafayette (LAF) is 1,844 miles (2,968 km, 1,603 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GSJ to LAF?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 5m 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 Lafayette?
Lafayette is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GSJ to LAF?
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