SAN
San Diego
United States
11,348 km
7,052 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
11,348 km
7,052 mi / 6,128 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
76°
east northeast

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SAN UCN
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code SAN UCN
ICAO Code KSAN GLBU
City San Diego Buchanan
Country United States Liberia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 17 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 5.170000, -9.280000

San Diego (SAN) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 11,348 kilometers (7,052 miles / 6,128 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Liberia. 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 18:40 in San Diego, it's 02:40 in Buchanan. 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.

The return flight from Buchanan (UCN) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 305° (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 Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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