ATL to SJC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 3,398 km (2,111 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 45m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (SJC to ATL).
How far is it from Atlanta to San Jose?
The great-circle distance between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 3,398 km (2,111 mi, 1,835 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ATL to SJC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SJC is roughly west of ATL.
How is the ATL to SJC route written in code?
The pair is written ATL-SJC in IATA codes and KATL-KSJC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is ATL (KATL), Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is SJC (KSJC).
| ATL | SJC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport |
| ICAO code | KATL | KSJC |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 62 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1 | #268 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SJC sits 964 ft (294 m) lower than ATL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ATL to SJC
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: KL, VS.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Atlanta from San Jose?
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are 3,398 km (2,111 mi, 1,835 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ATL to SJC?
A typical nonstop flight between ATL and SJC takes about 4h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SJC from ATL?
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) lies roughly west of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Which airlines fly ATL to SJC?
1 airline appear on the ATL-SJC route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines.
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