KAB
Kariba
Zimbabwe
16,166 km
10,045 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
16,166 km
10,045 mi / 8,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Harare
Heading
304°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KAB SAN
Airport Name Kariba International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code KAB SAN
ICAO Code FVKB KSAN
City Kariba San Diego
Country Zimbabwe United States
Timezone Africa/Harare America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,706 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -16.520000, 28.890000 32.730000, -117.190000

Kariba (KAB) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kariba International Airport (KAB) in Kariba, Zimbabwe to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 16,166 kilometers (10,045 miles / 8,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:27 in Kariba, it's 15:27 in San Diego. With a 9-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 1,689 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Kariba International Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Kariba (KAB) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Kariba International Airport (KAB) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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