AIS
Arorae Island
Kiribati
7,953 km
4,942 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
7,953 km
4,942 mi / 4,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
54°
northeast

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AIS SAN
Airport Name Arorae Island Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code AIS SAN
ICAO Code NGTR KSAN
City Arorae Island San Diego
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -2.620000, 176.800000 32.730000, -117.190000

Arorae Island (AIS) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 7,953 kilometers (4,942 miles / 4,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:04 in Arorae Island, it's 17:04 in San Diego. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Arorae Island (AIS) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arorae Island Airport (AIS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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