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GSJ to PAM: distance & flight time
San Jose (San José Airport) → Panama City (Tyndall Air Force Base)
1,164 mi
1,873 km · 1,012 nm
3h
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
1,164 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GSJ — San José Airport · San Jose, Guatemala
- PAM — Tyndall Air Force Base · Panama City, 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 PAM
Frequently asked questions
How far is GSJ from PAM?
The flight distance from San Jose (GSJ) to Panama City (PAM) is 1,164 miles (1,873 km, 1,012 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GSJ to PAM?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 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 Panama City?
Panama City is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GSJ to PAM?
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