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SJC to CAT: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Cascais (Cascais Airport)
5,656 mi
9,102 km · 4,915 nm
11h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,656 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 33m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-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
- CAT — Cascais Airport · Cascais, Portugal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SJC
Near CAT
- LIS · Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)12 mi away
- AVR · Alverca Air Base21 mi away
- QLR · Monte Real Air Base80 mi away
- BYJ · Beja Airport / Airbase89 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SJC from CAT?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Cascais (CAT) is 5,656 miles (9,102 km, 4,915 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to CAT?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 33m 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 Cascais?
Cascais is 8 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to CAT?
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