IMK
Simikot
Nepal
12,761 km
7,930 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
12,761 km
7,930 mi / 6,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

IMK SAN
Airport Name Simikot Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code IMK SAN
ICAO Code VNST KSAN
City Simikot San Diego
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 9,246 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 29.970000, 81.820000 32.730000, -117.190000

Simikot (IMK) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simikot Airport (IMK) in Simikot, Nepal to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 12,761 kilometers (7,930 miles / 6,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Nepal 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 10:31 in Simikot, it's 20:46 in San Diego. With a 13.75-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 9,229 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Simikot Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Simikot (IMK) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Simikot Airport (IMK) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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