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RCO to GSJ: distance & flight time
Rochefort (Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport) → San Jose (San José Airport)
5,523 mi
8,889 km · 4,800 nm
11h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
5,523 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 18m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RCO — Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport · Rochefort, France
- 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 RCO
- RYN · Royan-Médis Airport18 mi away
- LRH · La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport23 mi away
- CNG · Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base36 mi away
- NIT · Niort-Souché Airport41 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 RCO from GSJ?
The flight distance from Rochefort (RCO) to San Jose (GSJ) is 5,523 miles (8,889 km, 4,800 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RCO to GSJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 18m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from RCO to GSJ?
Nonstop service on RCO–GSJ depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 11h 18m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Rochefort and San Jose?
San Jose is 8 hours behind Rochefort.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RCO to GSJ?
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Why are some RCO to GSJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RCO–GSJ tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.