IAH
Houston
United States
2,584 km
1,605 miles
SJC
San Jose
United States
Distance
2,584 km
1,605 mi / 1,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IAH SJC
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA Code IAH SJC
ICAO Code KIAH KSJC
City Houston San Jose
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 96 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 37.360000, -121.930000

Houston (IAH) to San Jose (SJC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in San Jose, United States is 2,584 kilometers (1,605 miles / 1,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 06:08 in Houston, it's 04:08 in San Jose.

The return flight from San Jose (SJC) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 101° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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