The distance from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) is 2589 miles or 4167 kilometers or 2248 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.
4167 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (United States) and Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (Cuba).
How long does it take to travel from San Jose ( United States ) to Matanzas ( Cuba )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Jose and Matanzas takes around 5 hours 57 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose, United States to Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport, Matanzas, Cuba is
5 hours 57 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 - VRA
| Kilometers | | 4167 km |
| Statute Miles | | 2589 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 2248 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 5 hours 57 minutes |
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport Flight Route Map - SJC to VRA Flight Path
Location of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport & Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Jose to Matanzas nonstop flight path and travel direction.
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Nonstop flight route between San Jose, United States and Matanzas, Cuba.
Time Difference Between the Airports • SJC - VRA
Time difference between
San Jose (United States) and
Matanzas (Cuba) is 3 Hours.
Matanzas time is 3 Hours ahead of San Jose.
| Location | Local Time |
| San Jose (United States) | 2026-05-04, 03:10:39 PDT |
| Matanzas (Cuba) | 2026-05-04, 06:10:39 CDT |
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.