Distance From Gaoua Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, XGA - SJC Distance

The distance from Gaoua Airport (XGA) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 7288 miles or 11728 kilometers or 6329 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 Gaoua ( Burkina Faso ) to San Jose ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gaoua and San Jose takes around 16 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gaoua Airport, Gaoua, Burkina Faso to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose, United States is 16 hours 45 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 • XGA - SJC

Kilometers		11728 km
Statute Miles		7288 miles
Nautical Miles		6329 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 45 minutes

Gaoua Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Flight Route Map - XGA to SJC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gaoua, Burkina Faso and San Jose, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Gaoua, Burkina Faso and San Jose, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • XGA - SJC

Time difference between Gaoua (Burkina Faso) and San Jose (United States) is 7 Hours.
San Jose time is 7 Hours behind Gaoua.

Location	Local Time
Gaoua (Burkina Faso)	2026-06-15, 05:39:50 GMT
San Jose (United States)	2026-06-14, 22:39:50 PDT

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

Gaoua Airport (XGA / DFOG) Gaoua, Burkina Faso

Destination

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