SAN
San Diego
United States
11,515 km
7,155 miles
XGG
Gorom-Gorom
Burkina Faso
Distance
11,515 km
7,155 mi / 6,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SAN XGG
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Gorom-Gorom Airport
IATA Code SAN XGG
ICAO Code KSAN DFEG
City San Diego Gorom-Gorom
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 17 ft 935 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 14.450000, -0.230000

San Diego (SAN) to Gorom-Gorom (XGG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Gorom-Gorom Airport (XGG) in Gorom-Gorom, Burkina Faso is 11,515 kilometers (7,155 miles / 6,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 00:22 in San Diego, it's 08:22 in Gorom-Gorom. 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 Gorom-Gorom (XGG) 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 Gorom-Gorom Airport (XGG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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