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MSE to SJC: distance & flight time
Manston (Kent International Airport) → San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport)
5,415 mi
8,715 km · 4,706 nm
11h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,415 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 5m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MSE — Kent International Airport · Manston, United Kingdom
- 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 MSE
- LYM · Lympne Airport23 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport68 mi away
- SEN · Southend Airport32 mi away
- LYX · Lydd Airport32 mi away
Near SJC
Frequently asked questions
How far is MSE from SJC?
The flight distance from Manston (MSE) to San Jose (SJC) is 5,415 miles (8,715 km, 4,706 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MSE to SJC?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 5m 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 Manston and San Jose?
San Jose is 8 hours behind Manston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MSE to SJC?
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