IFN
Isfahan
Iran
12,644 km
7,857 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
12,644 km
7,857 mi / 6,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

IFN SAN
Airport Name Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code IFN SAN
ICAO Code OIFM KSAN
City Isfahan San Diego
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,059 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 32.750000, 51.860000 32.730000, -117.190000

Isfahan (IFN) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN) in Isfahan, Iran to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 12,644 kilometers (7,857 miles / 6,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 06:48 in Isfahan, it's 19:18 in San Diego. With a 11.5-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 5,042 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Isfahan (IFN) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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