GCH
Gachsaran Airport
Iran
12,890 km
8,009 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
12,890 km
8,009 mi / 6,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
349°
north

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Airport Comparison

GCH SAN
Airport Name Gachsaran Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code GCH SAN
ICAO Code OIAH KSAN
City N/A San Diego
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,414 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 30.340000, 50.830000 32.730000, -117.190000

Gachsaran Airport (GCH) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gachsaran Airport (GCH) in Gachsaran Airport, Iran to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 12,890 kilometers (8,009 miles / 6,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Iran 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 15:05 in Gachsaran Airport, it's 04:35 in San Diego. With a 10.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,397 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Gachsaran Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Gachsaran Airport (GCH) follows a heading of 11° (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 Gachsaran Airport (GCH) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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