CIH
Changzhi
China
10,732 km
6,668 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
10,732 km
6,668 mi / 5,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
41°
northeast

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CIH SAN
Airport Name Changzhi Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code CIH SAN
ICAO Code ZBCZ KSAN
City Changzhi San Diego
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 36.250000, 113.130000 32.730000, -117.190000

Changzhi (CIH) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changzhi Airport (CIH) in Changzhi, China to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 10,732 kilometers (6,668 miles / 5,795 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 10:09 in Changzhi, it's 18:09 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 Changzhi (CIH) follows a heading of 321° (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 Changzhi Airport (CIH) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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