LTI
Altai
Mongolia
10,601 km
6,587 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
10,601 km
6,587 mi / 5,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Heading
28°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

LTI SAN
Airport Name Altai Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code LTI SAN
ICAO Code ZMAT KSAN
City Altai San Diego
Country Mongolia United States
Timezone Asia/Ulaanbaatar America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,260 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 46.380000, 96.220000 32.730000, -117.190000

Altai (LTI) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Altai Airport (LTI) in Altai, Mongolia to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 10,601 kilometers (6,587 miles / 5,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Mongolia 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 17:27 in Altai, it's 02:27 in San Diego. With a 15-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 7,243 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Altai Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Altai (LTI) follows a heading of 338° (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 Altai Airport (LTI) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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