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JCI to SJC: distance & flight time
Olathe (New Century Aircenter Airport) → San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport)
1,468 mi
2,363 km · 1,276 nm
3h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,468 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 40m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JCI — New Century Aircenter Airport · Olathe, 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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Near JCI
- OJC · Johnson County Executive Airport8 mi away
- LWC · Lawrence Municipal Airport22 mi away
- MKC · Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport26 mi away
- MCI · Kansas City International Airport34 mi away
Near SJC
Frequently asked questions
How far is JCI from SJC?
The flight distance from Olathe (JCI) to San Jose (SJC) is 1,468 miles (2,363 km, 1,276 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JCI to SJC?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 40m 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 Olathe and San Jose?
San Jose is 2 hours behind Olathe.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JCI to SJC?
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