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ILG to SJC: distance & flight time
Wilmington (New Castle Airport) → San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport)
2,481 mi
3,993 km · 2,156 nm
5h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,481 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 20m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ILG — New Castle Airport · Wilmington, United States
- 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 ILG from SJC?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILG) to San Jose (SJC) is 2,481 miles (3,993 km, 2,156 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILG to SJC?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 20m 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 Wilmington and San Jose?
San Jose is 3 hours behind Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILG to SJC?
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