BYD
Al-Bayda
Yemen
14,509 km
9,015 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
14,509 km
9,015 mi / 7,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Aden
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BYD SAN
Airport Name Al-Bayda Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code BYD SAN
ICAO Code OYBI KSAN
City Al-Bayda San Diego
Country Yemen United States
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 6,120 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 13.970000, 45.580000 32.730000, -117.190000

Al-Bayda (BYD) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al-Bayda Airport (BYD) in Al-Bayda, Yemen to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 14,509 kilometers (9,015 miles / 7,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Yemen 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 05:40 in Al-Bayda, it's 18:40 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 6,103 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Al-Bayda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Al-Bayda (BYD) follows a heading of 22° (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 Al-Bayda Airport (BYD) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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