RMF
Marsa Alam
Egypt
12,877 km
8,002 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
12,877 km
8,002 mi / 6,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RMF SAN
Airport Name Marsa Alam International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code RMF SAN
ICAO Code HEMA KSAN
City Marsa Alam San Diego
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 251 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 25.560000, 34.580000 32.730000, -117.190000

Marsa Alam (RMF) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) in Marsa Alam, Egypt to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 12,877 kilometers (8,002 miles / 6,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Egypt with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:09 in Marsa Alam, it's 13:09 in San Diego. With a 10-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 Marsa Alam (RMF) follows a heading of 28° (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 Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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