AJF
Al-Jawf
Saudi Arabia
12,663 km
7,868 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
12,663 km
7,868 mi / 6,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AJF SAN
Airport Name Al-Jawf Domestic Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code AJF SAN
ICAO Code OESK KSAN
City Al-Jawf San Diego
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,261 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 29.790000, 40.100000 32.730000, -117.190000

Al-Jawf (AJF) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al-Jawf Domestic Airport (AJF) in Al-Jawf, Saudi Arabia to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 12,663 kilometers (7,868 miles / 6,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:48 in Al-Jawf, it's 15:48 in San Diego. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,244 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Al-Jawf Domestic Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Al-Jawf (AJF) follows a heading of 21° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Al-Jawf Domestic Airport (AJF) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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