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SZX to SJC: distance & flight time
Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) → San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport)
6,932 mi
11,157 km · 6,024 nm
14h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
-15h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,932 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 4m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SZX — Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport · Shenzhen, China
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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 SJC
Frequently asked questions
How far is SZX from SJC?
The flight distance from Shenzhen (SZX) to San Jose (SJC) is 6,932 miles (11,157 km, 6,024 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SZX to SJC?
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.
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and San Jose?
San Jose is 15 hours behind Shenzhen.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SZX to SJC?
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