Distance From Palomar Observatory Parking Lot Helipad to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

The distance from Palomar Observatory Parking Lot Helipad () to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 398 miles or 640 kilometers or 345 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 Palomar Mountain ( United States ) to San Jose ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Palomar Mountain and San Jose takes around 0 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palomar Observatory Parking Lot Helipad, Palomar Mountain, United States to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose, United States is 0 hours 54 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		640 km
Statute Miles		398 miles
Nautical Miles		345 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 54 minutes

Palomar Observatory Parking Lot Helipad to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Flight Route Map - to SJC Flight Path

Location of Palomar Observatory Parking Lot Helipad & Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Palomar Mountain, United States and San Jose, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SJC

Time difference between Palomar Mountain (United States) and San Jose (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Palomar Mountain (United States)	2025-12-14, 14:51:46 PST
San Jose (United States)	2025-12-14, 14:51:46 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

Palomar Observatory Parking Lot Helipad ( / ) Palomar Mountain, United States

Destination

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