BIB
Baidoa
Somalia
15,548 km
9,661 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
15,548 km
9,661 mi / 8,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BIB SAN
Airport Name Baidoa Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code BIB SAN
ICAO Code HCMB KSAN
City Baidoa San Diego
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,820 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 3.100000, 43.630000 32.730000, -117.190000

Baidoa (BIB) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baidoa Airport (BIB) in Baidoa, Somalia to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 15,548 kilometers (9,661 miles / 8,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 02:45 in Baidoa, it's 15:45 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 1,803 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Baidoa Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Baidoa (BIB) follows a heading of 31° (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 Baidoa Airport (BIB) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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