AJY
Agadez
Niger
11,988 km
7,449 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
11,988 km
7,449 mi / 6,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Niamey
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AJY SAN
Airport Name Mano Dayak International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code AJY SAN
ICAO Code DRZA KSAN
City Agadez San Diego
Country Niger United States
Timezone Africa/Niamey America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,657 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 16.970000, 8.000000 32.730000, -117.190000

Agadez (AJY) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mano Dayak International Airport (AJY) in Agadez, Niger to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 11,988 kilometers (7,449 miles / 6,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Niger with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:43 in Agadez, it's 11:43 in San Diego. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,640 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Mano Dayak International Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Agadez (AJY) follows a heading of 55° (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 Mano Dayak International Airport (AJY) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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