Distance From Santa Cruz Airfield to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

The distance from Santa Cruz Airfield () to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 5637 miles or 9071 kilometers or 4895 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 Torres Vedras ( Portugal ) to San Jose ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Torres Vedras and San Jose takes around 12 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Cruz Airfield, Torres Vedras, Portugal to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose, United States is 12 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

Kilometers		9071 km
Statute Miles		5637 miles
Nautical Miles		4895 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 57 minutes

Santa Cruz Airfield to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Flight Route Map - to SJC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Torres Vedras, Portugal and San Jose, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Torres Vedras, Portugal and San Jose, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SJC

Time difference between Torres Vedras (Portugal) and San Jose (United States) is 8 Hours.
San Jose time is 8 Hours behind Torres Vedras.

Location	Local Time
Torres Vedras (Portugal)	2025-12-16, 18:35:35 WET
San Jose (United States)	2025-12-16, 10:35:35 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

Santa Cruz Airfield ( / LPSC) Torres Vedras, Portugal

Destination

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