RAE
Arar
Saudi Arabia
12,581 km
7,817 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
12,581 km
7,817 mi / 6,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RAE SAN
Airport Name Arar Domestic Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code RAE SAN
ICAO Code OERR KSAN
City Arar San Diego
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,813 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 30.910000, 41.140000 32.730000, -117.190000

Arar (RAE) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) in Arar, Saudi Arabia to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 12,581 kilometers (7,817 miles / 6,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 15:00 in Arar, it's 04:00 in San Diego. With a 11-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 1,796 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Arar Domestic Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Arar (RAE) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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