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SJC to PEN: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Penang (Penang International Airport)
8,431 mi
13,568 km · 7,326 nm
17h
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
8,431 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-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
- PEN — Penang International Airport · Penang, Malaysia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SJC
Near PEN
- BWH · Butterworth Airport14 mi away
- AOR · Sultan Abdul Halim Airport62 mi away
- IPH · Sultan Azlan Shah Airport75 mi away
- PKG · Pulau Pangkor Airport75 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SJC from PEN?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Penang (PEN) is 8,431 miles (13,568 km, 7,326 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to PEN?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 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 Penang?
Penang is 15 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to PEN?
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