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SJC to RGO: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Chongjin (Orang Airport)
5,368 mi
8,639 km · 4,665 nm
11h
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,368 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-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
- RGO — Orang Airport · Chongjin, North Korea
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SJC
Near RGO
- YNJ · Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport101 mi away
- NBS · Changbaishan Airport114 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SJC from RGO?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Chongjin (RGO) is 5,368 miles (8,639 km, 4,665 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to RGO?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 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 Chongjin?
Chongjin is 16 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to RGO?
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