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SJC to BNK: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Ballina Byron Bay (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport)
7,121 mi
11,460 km · 6,188 nm
14h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+17h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
7,121 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 26m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 17-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, United States
- BNK — Ballina Byron Gateway Airport · Ballina Byron Bay, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SJC
Near BNK
- LSY · Lismore Airport18 mi away
- OOL · Gold Coast Airport46 mi away
- GFN · Grafton Airport72 mi away
- ACF · Brisbane Archerfield Airport94 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SJC from BNK?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Ballina Byron Bay (BNK) is 7,121 miles (11,460 km, 6,188 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to BNK?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 26m 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 San Jose and Ballina Byron Bay?
Ballina Byron Bay is 17 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to BNK?
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