SAN
San Diego
United States
10,981 km
6,823 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
10,981 km
6,823 mi / 5,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
41°
northeast

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SAN WAX
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code SAN WAX
ICAO Code KSAN HLZW
City San Diego Zuwara
Country United States Libya
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 17 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 32.950000, 12.020000

San Diego (SAN) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 10,981 kilometers (6,823 miles / 5,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Libya. 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 20:54 in San Diego, it's 06:54 in Zuwara. With a 10-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 Zuwara (WAX) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 319° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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