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JFK to GSJ: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → San Jose (San José Airport)
2,113 mi
3,400 km · 1,836 nm
4h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
2,113 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 37m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- GSJ — San José Airport · San Jose, Guatemala
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JFK
- LGA · La Guardia Airport11 mi away
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport21 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport13 mi away
- JRA · West 30th St. Heliport14 mi away
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from GSJ?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to San Jose (GSJ) is 2,113 miles (3,400 km, 1,836 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to GSJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 37m 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 New York and San Jose?
San Jose is 2 hours behind New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to GSJ?
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