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SZX to RHV: distance & flight time
Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) → San Jose (Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County)
6,938 mi
11,166 km · 6,029 nm
14h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
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time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,938 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 4m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Both airports share the same local time, so schedules read exactly as flown.
The two airports
- SZX — Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport · Shenzhen, China
- RHV — Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County · San Jose, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near SZX
- HKG · Hong Kong International Airport24 mi away
- HHP · Shun Tak Heliport33 mi away
- MFM · Macau International Airport37 mi away
- ZUH · Zhuhai Jinwan Airport52 mi away
Near RHV
Frequently asked questions
How far is SZX from RHV?
The flight distance from Shenzhen (SZX) to San Jose (RHV) is 6,938 miles (11,166 km, 6,029 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SZX to RHV?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 4m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from SZX to RHV?
Nonstop service on SZX–RHV depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 14h 4m nonstop estimate.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SZX to RHV?
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Why are some SZX to RHV fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SZX–RHV tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.