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KNU to SJC: distance & flight time
Kanpur (Kanpur Airport) → San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport)
7,798 mi
12,550 km · 6,777 nm
15h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,798 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 45m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KNU — Kanpur Airport · Kanpur, India
- 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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Near KNU
- LKO · Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport39 mi away
- IXD · Allahabad Airport106 mi away
- HJR · Khajuraho Airport114 mi away
- TNI · Satna Airport130 mi away
Near SJC
Frequently asked questions
How far is KNU from SJC?
The flight distance from Kanpur (KNU) to San Jose (SJC) is 7,798 miles (12,550 km, 6,777 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KNU to SJC?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 45m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from KNU to SJC?
Nonstop service on KNU–SJC depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 15h 45m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kanpur and San Jose?
San Jose is 12.5 hours behind Kanpur.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KNU to SJC?
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Why are some KNU to SJC fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KNU–SJC tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.