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GSJ to RCH: distance & flight time
San Jose (San José Airport) → Rio Hacha (Almirante Padilla Airport)
1,218 mi
1,960 km · 1,059 nm
3h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,218 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 7m gate to gate, flying east. 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
- RCH — Almirante Padilla Airport · Rio Hacha, Colombia
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 RCH
- MCJ · Jorge Isaac Airport36 mi away
- VUP · Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport79 mi away
- SMR · Simón Bolívar International Airport93 mi away
- MAR · La Chinita International Airport105 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GSJ from RCH?
The flight distance from San Jose (GSJ) to Rio Hacha (RCH) is 1,218 miles (1,960 km, 1,059 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GSJ to RCH?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 7m 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 Rio Hacha?
Rio Hacha is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GSJ to RCH?
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