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GSJ to SDU: distance & flight time
San Jose (San José Airport) → Rio De Janeiro (Santos Dumont Airport)
4,108 mi
6,611 km · 3,570 nm
8h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,108 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 31m 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
- SDU — Santos Dumont Airport · Rio De Janeiro, 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 SDU
- GIG · Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport9 mi away
- QNV · Aeroclube Airport22 mi away
- SNZ · Santa Cruz Air Force Base35 mi away
- CFB · Cabo Frio Airport69 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GSJ from SDU?
The flight distance from San Jose (GSJ) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) is 4,108 miles (6,611 km, 3,570 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GSJ to SDU?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 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 Rio De Janeiro?
Rio De Janeiro is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GSJ to SDU?
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