SIN
Singapore
Singapore
13,630 km
8,470 miles
SJC
San Jose
United States
Distance
13,630 km
8,470 mi / 7,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Singapore
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SIN SJC
Airport Name Singapore Changi International Airport Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA Code SIN SJC
ICAO Code WSSS KSJC
City Singapore San Jose
Country Singapore United States
Timezone Asia/Singapore America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 22 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 1.350000, 103.990000 37.360000, -121.930000

Singapore (SIN) to San Jose (SJC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) in Singapore, Singapore to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in San Jose, United States is 13,630 kilometers (8,470 miles / 7,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Singapore with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:41 in Singapore, it's 07:41 in San Jose. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Jose (SJC) to Singapore (SIN) follows a heading of 302° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) 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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