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SJU to BIF: distance & flight time
San Juan (Luis Munoz Marin International Airport) → El Paso (Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss))
2,672 mi
4,300 km · 2,322 nm
5h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,672 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 42m gate to gate, flying northwest. 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
- SJU — Luis Munoz Marin International Airport · San Juan, Puerto Rico
- BIF — Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) · El Paso, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SJU
- SIG · Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport6 mi away
- FAJ · Diego Jimenez Torres Airport24 mi away
- NRR · José Aponte de la Torre Airport27 mi away
- VQS · Vieques Airport44 mi away
Near BIF
- ELP · El Paso International Airport3 mi away
- CJS · Abraham González International Airport15 mi away
- WSD · Condron Army Air Field34 mi away
- LRU · Las Cruces International Airport44 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SJU from BIF?
The flight distance from San Juan (SJU) to El Paso (BIF) is 2,672 miles (4,300 km, 2,322 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJU to BIF?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 42m 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 Juan and El Paso?
El Paso is 2 hours behind San Juan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJU to BIF?
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