Distance From Diego Aracena Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, IQQ - SJC Distance

The distance from Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 5227 miles or 8411 kilometers or 4539 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Iquique ( Chile ) to San Jose ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Iquique and San Jose takes around 12 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Diego Aracena Airport, Iquique, Chile to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose, United States is 12 hours 0 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • IQQ - SJC

Kilometers		8411 km
Statute Miles		5227 miles
Nautical Miles		4539 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 0 minutes

Diego Aracena Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Flight Route Map - IQQ to SJC Flight Path

Location of Diego Aracena Airport & Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Iquique to San Jose nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Iquique, Chile and San Jose, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Iquique, Chile and San Jose, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IQQ - SJC

Time difference between Iquique (Chile) and San Jose (United States) is 5 Hours.
San Jose time is 5 Hours behind Iquique.

Location	Local Time
Iquique (Chile)	2025-12-15, 15:36:26 -03
San Jose (United States)	2025-12-15, 10:36:26 PST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ / SCDA) Iquique, Chile

Destination

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC / KSJC) San Jose, United States