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HOE to SJC: distance & flight time
Huay Xai (Ban Huoeisay Airport) → San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport)
7,595 mi
12,223 km · 6,600 nm
15h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,595 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 22m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HOE — Ban Huoeisay Airport · Huay Xai, Laos
- 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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Near HOE
- THL · Tachileik Airport36 mi away
- CEI · Chiang Rai International Airport42 mi away
- MOG · Mong Hsat Airport79 mi away
- LXG · Luang Namtha Airport79 mi away
Near SJC
Frequently asked questions
How far is HOE from SJC?
The flight distance from Huay Xai (HOE) to San Jose (SJC) is 7,595 miles (12,223 km, 6,600 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOE to SJC?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 22m 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 Huay Xai and San Jose?
San Jose is 14 hours behind Huay Xai.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HOE to SJC?
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