Distance From Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Sochi International Airport, SJC - AER Distance

The distance from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Sochi International Airport (AER) is 6739 miles or 10845 kilometers or 5852 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 San Jose ( United States ) to Sochi ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Jose and Sochi takes around 15 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose, United States to Sochi International Airport, Sochi, Russia is 15 hours 29 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 - AER

Kilometers		10845 km
Statute Miles		6739 miles
Nautical Miles		5852 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 29 minutes

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Sochi International Airport Flight Route Map - SJC to AER Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between San Jose, United States and Sochi, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SJC - AER

Time difference between San Jose (United States) and Sochi (Russia) is 11 Hours.
Sochi time is 11 Hours ahead of San Jose.

Location	Local Time
San Jose (United States)	2025-12-16, 10:24:21 PST
Sochi (Russia)	2025-12-16, 21:24:21 MSK

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

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

Destination

Sochi International Airport (AER / URSS) Sochi, Russia