SAN
San Diego
United States
10,800 km
6,711 miles
WHU
Wuhu
China
Distance
10,800 km
6,711 mi / 5,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
315°
northwest

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SAN WHU
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Wuhu Air Base
IATA Code SAN WHU
ICAO Code KSAN ZSWU
City San Diego Wuhu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 17 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 31.390000, 118.410000

San Diego (SAN) to Wuhu (WHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Wuhu Air Base (WHU) in Wuhu, China is 10,800 kilometers (6,711 miles / 5,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 China. 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 20:08 in San Diego, it's 12:08 in Wuhu. With a 16-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 Wuhu (WHU) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 44° (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 Wuhu Air Base (WHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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