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SJC to ESH: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Shoreham By Sea (Shoreham Airport)
5,392 mi
8,677 km · 4,685 nm
11h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,392 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 2m 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
- ESH — Shoreham Airport · Shoreham By Sea, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SJC
Near ESH
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport22 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport44 mi away
- QUG · Chichester/Goodwood Airport20 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome27 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SJC from ESH?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Shoreham By Sea (ESH) is 5,392 miles (8,677 km, 4,685 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to ESH?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 2m 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 Shoreham By Sea?
Shoreham By Sea is 8 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to ESH?
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