The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Taldykorgan Airport (TDK) in Taldy Kurgan, Kazakhstan is 11,215 kilometers (6,968 miles / 6,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:47 in San Diego, it's 12:47 in Taldy Kurgan. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,927 feet between the two airports. Taldykorgan Airport sits higher than San Diego International Airport.

The return flight from Taldy Kurgan (TDK) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 13° (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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Taldykorgan Airport (TDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.