# Distance from Minna (MXJ) to San Diego (SAN)

> 12,415 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,415 km / 7,714 mi / 6,703 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 311° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 62° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Nigeria) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 17:51 in Minna, it's 09:51 in San Diego)
- **Elevation difference**: 817 ft (SAN is lower than MXJ)

## Airports

### [Minna Airport (MXJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mxj-minna-minna-airport/1ef266de-b7f2-622a-aeda-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Minna, Nigeria
- ICAO: DNMN
- Timezone: Africa/Lagos
- Coordinates: 9.650000, 6.460000
- Elevation: 834 ft

### [San Diego International Airport (SAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/san-san-diego-san-diego-international-airport/1ef266df-375a-6760-a0f3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: San Diego, United States
- ICAO: KSAN
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 32.730000, -117.190000
- Elevation: 17 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 17:51 in Minna, it's 09:51 in San Diego.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Minna Airport (MXJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mxj-minna-minna-airport/1ef266de-b7f2-622a-aeda-06bb2780ed98)
- [San Diego International Airport (SAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/san-san-diego-san-diego-international-airport/1ef266df-375a-6760-a0f3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)