SFO
San Francisco
United States
49 km
31 miles
SJC
San Jose
United States
Distance
49 km
31 mi / 27 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SFO SJC
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA Code SFO SJC
ICAO Code KSFO KSJC
City San Francisco San Jose
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 37.360000, -121.930000

San Francisco (SFO) to San Jose (SJC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in San Jose, United States is 49 kilometers (31 miles / 27 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 23:29 in San Francisco, it's 23:29 in San Jose.

The return flight from San Jose (SJC) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 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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