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SJU to ESF: distance & flight time
San Juan (Luis Munoz Marin International Airport) → Alexandria (Esler Regional Airport)
1,868 mi
3,006 km · 1,623 nm
4h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
1,868 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 8m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SJU — Luis Munoz Marin International Airport · San Juan, Puerto Rico
- ESF — Esler Regional Airport · Alexandria, 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 ESF
- AEX · Alexandria International Airport16 mi away
- POE · Polk Army Air Field58 mi away
- DRI · Beauregard Regional Airport73 mi away
- MLU · Monroe Regional Airport79 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SJU from ESF?
The flight distance from San Juan (SJU) to Alexandria (ESF) is 1,868 miles (3,006 km, 1,623 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJU to ESF?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 8m 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 Alexandria?
Alexandria is 1 hour behind San Juan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJU to ESF?
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