San Jose (SJC) to Sydney (SYD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,438
miles
11,970
kilometers
6,463
nautical miles

🕐 14h 40m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (240°)
Direction
🌍 +18h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,438 11,901
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,438 11,901
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,438 11,157
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,438 11,157
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,438 14,876
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,438 11,157
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 7,438 miles across 15 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The SJC to SYD route connects San Jose, United States with Sydney, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 7,438 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 240° from San Jose. There is a 18 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

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

🛬 About SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) serves Sydney, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 7,438 miles (11,970 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from SJC to SYD typically take around 14h 40m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,438 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.