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GSJ to VDS: distance & flight time
San Jose (San José Airport) → Vadsø (Vadsø Airport)
5,990 mi
9,641 km · 5,206 nm
12h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
5,990 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 13m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GSJ — San José Airport · San Jose, Guatemala
- VDS — Vadsø Airport · Vadsø, Norway
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 VDS
- KKN · Kirkenes Airport (Høybuktmoen)23 mi away
- VAW · Vardø Airport, Svartnes34 mi away
- BJF · Båtsfjord Airport37 mi away
- BVG · Berlevåg Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GSJ from VDS?
The flight distance from San Jose (GSJ) to Vadsø (VDS) is 5,990 miles (9,641 km, 5,206 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GSJ to VDS?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 13m 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 Vadsø?
Vadsø is 8 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GSJ to VDS?
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