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GSJ to PLP: distance & flight time
San Jose (San José Airport) → La Palma (Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport)
941 mi
1,514 km · 818 nm
2h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
941 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 31m gate to gate, flying southeast. 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
- PLP — Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport · La Palma, Panama
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 PLP
- PUE · Puerto Obaldia Airport53 mi away
- CPB · Capurganá Airport56 mi away
- ACD · Alcides Fernández Airport58 mi away
- JQE · Jaqué Airport61 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GSJ from PLP?
The flight distance from San Jose (GSJ) to La Palma (PLP) is 941 miles (1,514 km, 818 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GSJ to PLP?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 31m 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 La Palma?
La Palma is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GSJ to PLP?
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