CGD
Changde
China
11,442 km
7,110 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
11,442 km
7,110 mi / 6,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
41°
northeast

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CGD SAN
Airport Name Changde Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code CGD SAN
ICAO Code ZGCD KSAN
City Changde San Diego
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 128 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 28.920000, 111.640000 32.730000, -117.190000

Changde (CGD) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changde Airport (CGD) in Changde, China to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 11,442 kilometers (7,110 miles / 6,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 China 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 09:28 in Changde, it's 17:28 in San Diego. With a 16-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 Changde (CGD) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Changde Airport (CGD) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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