Distance From Thimphu Heliport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

The distance from Thimphu Heliport () to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 7513 miles or 12090 kilometers or 6524 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 Thimphu ( Bhutan ) to San Jose ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Thimphu and San Jose takes around 17 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Thimphu Heliport, Thimphu, Bhutan to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose, United States is 17 hours 16 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		12090 km
Statute Miles		7513 miles
Nautical Miles		6524 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 16 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Thimphu, Bhutan and San Jose, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SJC

Time difference between Thimphu (Bhutan) and San Jose (United States) is 14 Hours.
San Jose time is 14 Hours behind Thimphu.

Location	Local Time
Thimphu (Bhutan)	2025-01-04, 00:12:27 +06
San Jose (United States)	2025-01-03, 10:12:27 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

Thimphu Heliport ( / VQTU) Thimphu, Bhutan

Destination

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