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JRA to GLF: distance & flight time
New York (West 30th St. Heliport) → Golfito (Golfito Airport)
2,288 mi
3,683 km · 1,988 nm
4h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
2,288 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 57m gate to gate, flying south. 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
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, United States
- GLF — Golfito Airport · Golfito, Costa Rica
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JRA
Near GLF
- PJM · Puerto Jimenez Airport12 mi away
- OTR · Coto 47 Airport15 mi away
- TOO · San Vito De Java Airport19 mi away
- PMZ · Palmar Sur Airport28 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JRA from GLF?
The flight distance from New York (JRA) to Golfito (GLF) is 2,288 miles (3,683 km, 1,988 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRA to GLF?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 57m 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 Golfito?
Golfito is 2 hours behind New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JRA to GLF?
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