DOH
Doha
Qatar
13,472 km
8,371 miles
SDM
San Diego
United States
Distance
13,472 km
8,371 mi / 7,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Qatar
Heading
349°
north

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DOH SDM
Airport Name Hamad International Airport Brown Field Municipal Airport
IATA Code DOH SDM
ICAO Code OTHH KSDM
City Doha San Diego
Country Qatar United States
Timezone Asia/Qatar America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 526 ft
Coordinates 25.260000, 51.610000 32.570000, -116.980000

Doha (DOH) to San Diego (SDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar to Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) in San Diego, United States is 13,472 kilometers (8,371 miles / 7,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 Qatar 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 02:14 in Doha, it's 15:14 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.

The return flight from San Diego (SDM) to Doha (DOH) follows a heading of 12° (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 Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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