DLC
Dalian
China
10,004 km
6,216 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
10,004 km
6,216 mi / 5,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
46°
northeast

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DLC SAN
Airport Name Zhoushuizi Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code DLC SAN
ICAO Code ZYTL KSAN
City Dalian San Diego
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 107 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 38.970000, 121.540000 32.730000, -117.190000

Dalian (DLC) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zhoushuizi Airport (DLC) in Dalian, China to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 10,004 kilometers (6,216 miles / 5,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 07:06 in Dalian, it's 15:06 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 Dalian (DLC) follows a heading of 318° (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 Zhoushuizi Airport (DLC) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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