SAN
San Diego
United States
10,081 km
6,264 miles
UAR
Bouarfa
Morocco
Distance
10,081 km
6,264 mi / 5,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
50°
northeast

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SAN UAR
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Bouarfa Airport
IATA Code SAN UAR
ICAO Code KSAN GMFB
City San Diego Bouarfa
Country United States Morocco
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 17 ft 3,630 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 32.510000, -1.980000

San Diego (SAN) to Bouarfa (UAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Bouarfa Airport (UAR) in Bouarfa, Morocco is 10,081 kilometers (6,264 miles / 5,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Morocco. 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 01:55 in San Diego, it's 10:55 in Bouarfa. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,613 feet between the two airports. Bouarfa Airport sits higher than San Diego International Airport.

The return flight from Bouarfa (UAR) 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 Bouarfa Airport (UAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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