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TUS to GSJ: distance & flight time
Tucson (Tucson International Airport) → San Jose (San José Airport)
1,786 mi
2,874 km · 1,552 nm
3h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,786 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 58m 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
- TUS — Tucson International Airport · Tucson, 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 TUS
- DMA · Davis Monthan Air Force Base5 mi away
- AVW · Marana Regional Airport26 mi away
- MZJ · Pinal Airpark35 mi away
- OLS · Nogales International Airport49 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 TUS from GSJ?
The flight distance from Tucson (TUS) to San Jose (GSJ) is 1,786 miles (2,874 km, 1,552 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from TUS to GSJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 58m 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 Tucson and San Jose?
San Jose is 1 hour ahead of Tucson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from TUS to GSJ?
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