NCU
Nukus
Uzbekistan
11,645 km
7,236 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
11,645 km
7,236 mi / 6,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Samarkand
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

NCU SAN
Airport Name Nukus Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code NCU SAN
ICAO Code UTNN KSAN
City Nukus San Diego
Country Uzbekistan United States
Timezone Asia/Samarkand America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 246 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 42.490000, 59.620000 32.730000, -117.190000

Nukus (NCU) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nukus Airport (NCU) in Nukus, Uzbekistan to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 11,645 kilometers (7,236 miles / 6,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Uzbekistan 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 10:26 in Nukus, it's 21:26 in San Diego. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Nukus (NCU) follows a heading of 2° (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 Nukus Airport (NCU) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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