CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
10,311 km
6,407 miles
SJC
San Jose
United States
Distance
10,311 km
6,407 mi / 5,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CNF SJC
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA Code CNF SJC
ICAO Code SBCF KSJC
City Belo Horizonte San Jose
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,715 ft 62 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 37.360000, -121.930000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to San Jose (SJC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in San Jose, United States is 10,311 kilometers (6,407 miles / 5,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:52 in Belo Horizonte, it's 06:52 in San Jose. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,653 feet between the two airports. Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJC) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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