SAN
San Diego
United States
14,685 km
9,125 miles
SDD
Lubango
Angola
Distance
14,685 km
9,125 mi / 7,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
80°
east

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Airport Comparison

SAN SDD
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Lubango Airport
IATA Code SAN SDD
ICAO Code KSAN FNUB
City San Diego Lubango
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Luanda
Elevation 17 ft 5,778 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 -14.920000, 13.570000

San Diego (SAN) to Lubango (SDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Lubango Airport (SDD) in Lubango, Angola is 14,685 kilometers (9,125 miles / 7,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:33 in San Diego, it's 09:33 in Lubango. With a 8-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 5,761 feet between the two airports. Lubango Airport sits higher than San Diego International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lubango (SDD) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Lubango Airport (SDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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