BJA
Bejaia
Algeria
10,242 km
6,364 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
10,242 km
6,364 mi / 5,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
315°
northwest

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BJA SAN
Airport Name Soummam Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code BJA SAN
ICAO Code DAAE KSAN
City Bejaia San Diego
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 20 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 36.710000, 5.070000 32.730000, -117.190000

Bejaia (BJA) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soummam Airport (BJA) in Bejaia, Algeria to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 10,242 kilometers (6,364 miles / 5,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Algeria 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 12:08 in Bejaia, it's 03:08 in San Diego. With a 9-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 Bejaia (BJA) follows a heading of 43° (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 Soummam Airport (BJA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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