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SJC to IGU: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Foz Do Iguacu (Cataratas International Airport)
6,168 mi
9,926 km · 5,360 nm
12h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
6,168 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 34m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-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
- IGU — Cataratas International Airport · Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SJC
Near IGU
- IGR · Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport9 mi away
- AGT · Guarani International Airport24 mi away
- ELO · El Dorado Airport55 mi away
- CAC · Cascavel Airport74 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SJC from IGU?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) is 6,168 miles (9,926 km, 5,360 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to IGU?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 34m 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 Foz Do Iguacu?
Foz Do Iguacu is 4 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to IGU?
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