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SJC to PIL: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Pilar (Carlos Miguel Gimenez Airport)
6,057 mi
9,748 km · 5,264 nm
12h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
6,057 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 21m 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
- PIL — Carlos Miguel Gimenez Airport · Pilar, Paraguay
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SJC
Near PIL
- FMA · Formosa Airport47 mi away
- CNQ · Corrientes Airport48 mi away
- RES · Resistencia International Airport60 mi away
- AYO · Juan De Ayolas Airport96 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SJC from PIL?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Pilar (PIL) is 6,057 miles (9,748 km, 5,264 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to PIL?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 21m 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 Pilar?
Pilar is 4 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to PIL?
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