KER
Kerman
Iran
12,983 km
8,067 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
12,983 km
8,067 mi / 7,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

KER SAN
Airport Name Kerman Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code KER SAN
ICAO Code OIKK KSAN
City Kerman San Diego
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,741 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 30.270000, 56.950000 32.730000, -117.190000

Kerman (KER) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kerman Airport (KER) in Kerman, Iran to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 12,983 kilometers (8,067 miles / 7,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 18:06 in Kerman, it's 06:36 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 5,724 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Kerman Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Kerman (KER) follows a heading of 6° (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 Kerman Airport (KER) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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