BEN
Benghazi
Libya
11,537 km
7,169 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
11,537 km
7,169 mi / 6,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
324°
northwest

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BEN SAN
Airport Name Benina International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code BEN SAN
ICAO Code HLLB KSAN
City Benghazi San Diego
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 433 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 32.730000, -117.190000

Benghazi (BEN) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 11,537 kilometers (7,169 miles / 6,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Libya 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 11:53 in Benghazi, it's 01:53 in San Diego. With a 10-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 Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 36° (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 Benina International Airport (BEN) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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