AYM
Yas Island
United Arab Emirates
13,596 km
8,448 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
13,596 km
8,448 mi / 7,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
352°
north

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AYM SAN
Airport Name Yas Island Seaplane Base San Diego International Airport
IATA Code AYM SAN
ICAO Code _AYM KSAN
City Yas Island San Diego
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 24.470000, 54.610000 32.730000, -117.190000

Yas Island (AYM) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yas Island Seaplane Base (AYM) in Yas Island, United Arab Emirates to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 13,596 kilometers (8,448 miles / 7,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 United Arab Emirates 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 04:30 in Yas Island, it's 16:30 in San Diego. With a 12-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 Yas Island (AYM) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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