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SAN to GSJ: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → San Jose (San José Airport)
2,106 mi
3,389 km · 1,830 nm
4h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,106 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 36m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, 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 SAN
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 SAN from GSJ?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (GSJ) is 2,106 miles (3,389 km, 1,830 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to GSJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 36m 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 Diego and San Jose?
San Jose is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to GSJ?
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