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JRB to GLF: distance & flight time
New York (Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport) → Golfito (Golfito Airport)
2,285 mi
3,677 km · 1,985 nm
4h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
2,285 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
- JRB — Downtown-Manhattan/Wall 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 JRB
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport8 mi away
- LGA · La Guardia Airport9 mi away
- JFK · John F Kennedy International Airport13 mi away
- JRA · West 30th St. Heliport4 mi away
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 JRB from GLF?
The flight distance from New York (JRB) to Golfito (GLF) is 2,285 miles (3,677 km, 1,985 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRB 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 JRB to GLF?
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