Distance From Mallam Aminu International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, KAN - SJC Distance

The distance from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 7752 miles or 12475 kilometers or 6732 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 Kano ( Nigeria ) to San Jose ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kano and San Jose takes around 17 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mallam Aminu International Airport, Kano, Nigeria to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose, United States is 17 hours 49 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 • KAN - SJC

Kilometers		12475 km
Statute Miles		7752 miles
Nautical Miles		6732 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 49 minutes

Mallam Aminu International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Flight Route Map - KAN to SJC Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Kano, Nigeria and San Jose, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KAN - SJC

Time difference between Kano (Nigeria) and San Jose (United States) is 8 Hours.
San Jose time is 8 Hours behind Kano.

Location	Local Time
Kano (Nigeria)	2026-07-28, 20:05:08 WAT
San Jose (United States)	2026-07-28, 12:05:08 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

Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN / DNKN) Kano, Nigeria

Destination

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