ALU
Alula
Somalia
14,883 km
9,248 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
14,883 km
9,248 mi / 8,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
346°
north northwest

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ALU SAN
Airport Name Alula Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code ALU SAN
ICAO Code HCMA KSAN
City Alula San Diego
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 6 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 11.960000, 50.750000 32.730000, -117.190000

Alula (ALU) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alula Airport (ALU) in Alula, Somalia to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 14,883 kilometers (9,248 miles / 8,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Somalia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:08 in Alula, it's 21:08 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.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Alula (ALU) follows a heading of 16° (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 Alula Airport (ALU) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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