Distance From Golmud Heliport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

The distance from Golmud Heliport () to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 6826 miles or 10985 kilometers or 5928 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 Golmud ( China ) to San Jose ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Golmud and San Jose takes around 15 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Golmud Heliport, Golmud, China to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose, United States is 15 hours 41 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 • - SJC

Kilometers		10985 km
Statute Miles		6826 miles
Nautical Miles		5928 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 41 minutes

Golmud Heliport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Flight Route Map - to SJC Flight Path

Location of Golmud Heliport & Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Golmud, China and San Jose, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SJC

Time difference between Golmud (China) and San Jose (United States) is 14 Hours.
San Jose time is 14 Hours behind Golmud.

Location	Local Time
Golmud (China)	2025-12-15, 13:28:49 +06
San Jose (United States)	2025-12-14, 23:28:49 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

Golmud Heliport ( / ) Golmud, China

Destination

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