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ZLO to SJC: distance & flight time
Manzanillo (Playa De Oro International Airport) → San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport)
1,638 mi
2,636 km · 1,423 nm
3h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
1,638 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 41m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZLO — Playa De Oro International Airport · Manzanillo, Mexico
- 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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Frequently asked questions
How far is ZLO from SJC?
The flight distance from Manzanillo (ZLO) to San Jose (SJC) is 1,638 miles (2,636 km, 1,423 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZLO to SJC?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 41m 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 Manzanillo and San Jose?
San Jose is 1 hour behind Manzanillo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZLO to SJC?
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