CIF
Chifeng
China
9,906 km
6,155 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,906 km
6,155 mi / 5,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
44°
northeast

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CIF SAN
Airport Name Chifeng Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code CIF SAN
ICAO Code ZBCF KSAN
City Chifeng San Diego
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 42.230000, 118.910000 32.730000, -117.190000

Chifeng (CIF) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chifeng Airport (CIF) in Chifeng, China to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,906 kilometers (6,155 miles / 5,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 09:52 in Chifeng, it's 17:52 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 Chifeng (CIF) follows a heading of 322° (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 Chifeng Airport (CIF) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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