BIN
Bamiyan
Afghanistan
12,486 km
7,758 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
12,486 km
7,758 mi / 6,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
north

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BIN SAN
Airport Name Bamiyan Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code BIN SAN
ICAO Code OABN KSAN
City Bamiyan San Diego
Country Afghanistan United States
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 8,367 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 34.820000, 67.820000 32.730000, -117.190000

Bamiyan (BIN) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bamiyan Airport (BIN) in Bamiyan, Afghanistan to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 12,486 kilometers (7,758 miles / 6,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 Afghanistan 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 02:19 in Bamiyan, it's 14:49 in San Diego. With a 11.5-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 8,350 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Bamiyan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Bamiyan (BIN) follows a heading of 356° (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 Bamiyan Airport (BIN) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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