SAN
San Diego
United States
12,904 km
8,018 miles
SIO
Smithton Airport
Australia
Distance
12,904 km
8,018 mi / 6,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
237°
west southwest

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SAN SIO
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Smithton Airport
IATA Code SAN SIO
ICAO Code KSAN YSMI
City San Diego N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Australia/Hobart
Elevation 17 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 -40.840000, 145.080000

San Diego (SAN) to Smithton Airport (SIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Smithton Airport (SIO) in Smithton Airport, Australia is 12,904 kilometers (8,018 miles / 6,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:32 in San Diego, it's 08:32 in Smithton Airport. With a 17-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 Smithton Airport (SIO) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Smithton Airport (SIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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