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GSJ to UIO: distance & flight time
San Jose (San José Airport) → Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport)
1,294 mi
2,082 km · 1,124 nm
3h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,294 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 17m 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
- UIO — Mariscal Sucre International Airport · Quito, Ecuador
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 UIO
- LTX · Cotopaxi International Airport57 mi away
- ATF · Chachoán Airport76 mi away
- TUA · Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport79 mi away
- IPI · San Luis Airport83 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GSJ from UIO?
The flight distance from San Jose (GSJ) to Quito (UIO) is 1,294 miles (2,082 km, 1,124 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GSJ to UIO?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 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 Quito?
Quito is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GSJ to UIO?
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