The distance from Piet Retief Airport () to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 10699 miles or 17218 kilometers or 9291 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.
17218 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Piet Retief Airport (South Africa) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (United States).
How long does it take to travel from Piet Retief ( South Africa ) to San Jose ( United States )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Piet Retief and San Jose takes around 24 hours 35 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Piet Retief Airport, Piet Retief, South Africa to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose, United States is
24 hours 35 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 | | 17218 km |
| Statute Miles | | 10699 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 9291 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 24 hours 35 minutes |
Piet Retief Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Flight Route Map - to SJC Flight Path
Location of Piet Retief Airport & Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Piet Retief to San Jose nonstop flight path and travel direction.
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Nonstop flight route between Piet Retief, South Africa and San Jose, United States.
Time Difference Between the Airports • - SJC
Time difference between
Piet Retief (South Africa) and
San Jose (United States) is 10 Hours.
San Jose time is 10 Hours behind Piet Retief.
| Location | Local Time |
| Piet Retief (South Africa) | 2026-02-07, 09:09:22 SAST |
| San Jose (United States) | 2026-02-06, 23:09:22 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.