Distance From Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, KBR - SJC Distance

The distance from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 8296 miles or 13351 kilometers or 7205 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 Kota Baharu ( Malaysia ) to San Jose ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Baharu and San Jose takes around 19 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, Kota Baharu, Malaysia to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose, United States is 19 hours 4 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 • KBR - SJC

Kilometers		13351 km
Statute Miles		8296 miles
Nautical Miles		7205 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 4 minutes

Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Flight Route Map - KBR to SJC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kota Baharu, Malaysia and San Jose, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KBR - SJC

Time difference between Kota Baharu (Malaysia) and San Jose (United States) is 15 Hours.
San Jose time is 15 Hours behind Kota Baharu.

Location	Local Time
Kota Baharu (Malaysia)	2026-05-23, 04:51:52 +08
San Jose (United States)	2026-05-22, 13:51:52 PDT

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

Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR / WMKC) Kota Baharu, Malaysia

Destination

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