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GSJ to RIA: distance & flight time
San Jose (San José Airport) → Santa Maria (Santa Maria Airport)
3,901 mi
6,278 km · 3,390 nm
8h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
3,901 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 7m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GSJ — San José Airport · San Jose, Guatemala
- RIA — Santa Maria Airport · Santa Maria, Brazil
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 RIA
- GEL · Santo Ângelo Airport103 mi away
- BGX · Comandante Gustavo Kraemer Airport119 mi away
- PFB · Lauro Kurtz Airport131 mi away
- SRA · Santa Rosa Airport134 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GSJ from RIA?
The flight distance from San Jose (GSJ) to Santa Maria (RIA) is 3,901 miles (6,278 km, 3,390 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GSJ to RIA?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 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 Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GSJ to RIA?
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