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GSJ to SSZ: distance & flight time
San Jose (San José Airport) → Santos (Base Aérea de Santos Airport)
3,985 mi
6,413 km · 3,463 nm
8h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
3,985 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 17m 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
- SSZ — Base Aérea de Santos Airport · Santos, 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 SSZ
Frequently asked questions
How far is GSJ from SSZ?
The flight distance from San Jose (GSJ) to Santos (SSZ) is 3,985 miles (6,413 km, 3,463 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GSJ to SSZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 17m 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 Santos?
Santos is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GSJ to SSZ?
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