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CLV to SJC: distance & flight time
Caldas Novas (Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport) → San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport)
6,090 mi
9,800 km · 5,292 nm
12h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,090 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 24m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CLV — Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport · Caldas Novas, Brazil
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is CLV from SJC?
The flight distance from Caldas Novas (CLV) to San Jose (SJC) is 6,090 miles (9,800 km, 5,292 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CLV to SJC?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 24m 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 Caldas Novas and San Jose?
San Jose is 4 hours behind Caldas Novas.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CLV to SJC?
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