Distance From West Vaal Hospital Heliport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

The distance from West Vaal Hospital Heliport () to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 10476 miles or 16860 kilometers or 9098 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 Orkney ( South Africa ) to San Jose ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Orkney and San Jose takes around 24 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from West Vaal Hospital Heliport, Orkney, South Africa to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose, United States is 24 hours 5 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		16860 km
Statute Miles		10476 miles
Nautical Miles		9098 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 5 minutes

West Vaal Hospital Heliport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Flight Route Map - to SJC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Orkney, South Africa and San Jose, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Orkney, South Africa and San Jose, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SJC

Time difference between Orkney (South Africa) and San Jose (United States) is 10 Hours.
San Jose time is 10 Hours behind Orkney.

Location	Local Time
Orkney (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 10:52:31 SAST
San Jose (United States)	2026-02-07, 00:52:31 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

West Vaal Hospital Heliport ( / ) Orkney, South Africa

Destination

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