SAN
San Diego
United States
13,061 km
8,116 miles
TKC
Tiko
Cameroon
Distance
13,061 km
8,116 mi / 7,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SAN TKC
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Tiko Airport
IATA Code SAN TKC
ICAO Code KSAN FKKC
City San Diego Tiko
Country United States Cameroon
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Douala
Elevation 17 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 4.090000, 9.360000

San Diego (SAN) to Tiko (TKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Tiko Airport (TKC) in Tiko, Cameroon is 13,061 kilometers (8,116 miles / 7,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Cameroon. 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 16:40 in San Diego, it's 01:40 in Tiko. With a 9-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 Tiko (TKC) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 310° (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 Tiko Airport (TKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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