FAQ
Frieda River
Papua New Guinea
11,299 km
7,021 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
11,299 km
7,021 mi / 6,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
58°
east northeast

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FAQ SAN
Airport Name Frieda River Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code FAQ SAN
ICAO Code AYFR KSAN
City Frieda River San Diego
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 217 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -4.610000, 141.960000 32.730000, -117.190000

Frieda River (FAQ) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frieda River Airport (FAQ) in Frieda River, Papua New Guinea to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 11,299 kilometers (7,021 miles / 6,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Papua New Guinea with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:53 in Frieda River, it's 12:53 in San Diego. With a 18-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 Frieda River (FAQ) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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