KAP
Kapanga
DR Congo
15,073 km
9,366 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
15,073 km
9,366 mi / 8,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
309°
northwest

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KAP SAN
Airport Name Kapanga Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code KAP SAN
ICAO Code FZSK KSAN
City Kapanga San Diego
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,025 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -8.350000, 22.580000 32.730000, -117.190000

Kapanga (KAP) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kapanga Airport (KAP) in Kapanga, DR Congo to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 15,073 kilometers (9,366 miles / 8,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 DR Congo 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 17:50 in Kapanga, it's 08:50 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 3,008 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Kapanga Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Kapanga (KAP) follows a heading of 66° (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 Kapanga Airport (KAP) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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