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ETH to SJC: distance & flight time
Elat (Eilat Airport) → San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport)
7,577 mi
12,194 km · 6,584 nm
15h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
-10h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,577 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 19m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ETH — Eilat Airport · Elat, Israel
- 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.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Frequently asked questions
How far is ETH from SJC?
The flight distance from Elat (ETH) to San Jose (SJC) is 7,577 miles (12,194 km, 6,584 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ETH to SJC?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 19m 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 Elat and San Jose?
San Jose is 10 hours behind Elat.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ETH to SJC?
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