SAN
San Diego
United States
11,799 km
7,332 miles
XKA
Kantchari
Burkina Faso
Distance
11,799 km
7,332 mi / 6,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SAN XKA
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Kantchari Airport
IATA Code SAN XKA
ICAO Code KSAN DFEL
City San Diego Kantchari
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 17 ft 879 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 12.470000, 1.500000

San Diego (SAN) to Kantchari (XKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Kantchari Airport (XKA) in Kantchari, Burkina Faso is 11,799 kilometers (7,332 miles / 6,371 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 19:37 in San Diego, it's 03:37 in Kantchari. 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 Kantchari (XKA) 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 Kantchari Airport (XKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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