KXU
Katiu
French Polynesia
6,176 km
3,838 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
6,176 km
3,838 mi / 3,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KXU SAN
Airport Name Katiu Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code KXU SAN
ICAO Code NTKT KSAN
City Katiu San Diego
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -144.400000 32.730000, -117.190000

Katiu (KXU) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Katiu Airport (KXU) in Katiu, French Polynesia to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 6,176 kilometers (3,838 miles / 3,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:08 in Katiu, it's 20:08 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Katiu (KXU) follows a heading of 212° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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