San Jose to Friedrichshafen (SJC–FDH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Jose to Friedrichshafen
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
5,844 mi 10h 52m nonstop +9h ahead

SJC–FDH has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to FDH.
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On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJC → FDH
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
FDH → SJC
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+9h
Friedrichshafen is 9 hours ahead of San Jose.
SJC: PDT · FDH: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Friedrichshafen.
Distance & Flight Time
5,844 mi / 9,405 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 52m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Germany and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization will be required when the EU system launches (EUR 7, valid 3 years). Passport validity must extend 3 months past planned Schengen departure.

Germany enforces EU duty-free allowances strictly: 200 cigarettes or 1L spirits. Declare goods over EUR 430 in value.

SJC–FDH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Friedrichshafen route.
Route details
Distance5,844 mi / 9,405 km
Flight time10h 52m
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: FDH
IATA / ICAOFDH / EDNY
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Elevation1,367 ft / 417 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to FDH flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen take about 10h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 5,844 miles.
Friedrichshafen is 9 hours ahead of San Jose.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SJC to FDH

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SJC to FDH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to FDH is about 10 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,844 miles (9,405 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.