San Jose to London, Essex (SJC–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5,356 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Flight Schedule Charter / private Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by VistaJet Limited.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Jose to London, Essex
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
5,356 mi 9h 44m nonstop +8h ahead

SJC–STN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to STN.
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One-Stop Connections
0
Hubs
Fastest
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
160
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJC → STN
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
STN → SJC
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →

Other ways to reach London, Essex from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric SJC→STN SFO→STN
Distance from SJC 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights ~1
Flight time 9h 44m 9h 15m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to London Stansted Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+8h
London, Essex is 8 hours ahead of San Jose.
SJC: PDT · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
5,356 mi / 8,619 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 44m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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SJC–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance5,356 mi / 8,619 km
Flight time9h 44m
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to London Stansted Airport take about 9h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 5,356 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
London, Essex is 8 hours ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from STN to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 STN

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SJC to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to STN is about 9 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,356 miles (8,619 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO).