PHX to SJC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 999 km (621 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 45m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SJC to PHX).
How far is it from Phoenix to San Jose?
The great-circle distance between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 999 km (621 mi, 539 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 PHX to SJC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SJC is roughly northwest of PHX.
How is the PHX to SJC route written in code?
The pair is written PHX-SJC in IATA codes and KPHX-KSJC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX), Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is SJC (KSJC).
| PHX | SJC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport |
| ICAO code | KPHX | KSJC |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft | 62 ft |
| Rank by connections | #43 | #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 1,073 ft (327 m) lower than PHX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying PHX to SJC
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: FL.
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 Phoenix from San Jose?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are 999 km (621 mi, 539 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from PHX to SJC?
A typical nonstop flight between PHX and SJC takes about 1h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SJC from PHX?
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) lies roughly northwest of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Which airlines fly PHX to SJC?
3 airlines appear on the PHX-SJC route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways, Southwest Airlines.
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