AMQ
Ambon
Indonesia
12,533 km
7,787 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
12,533 km
7,787 mi / 6,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AMQ SAN
Airport Name Pattimura Airport Ambon San Diego International Airport
IATA Code AMQ SAN
ICAO Code WAPP KSAN
City Ambon San Diego
Country Indonesia United States
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 33 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -3.710000, 128.090000 32.730000, -117.190000

Ambon (AMQ) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pattimura Airport Ambon (AMQ) in Ambon, Indonesia to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 12,533 kilometers (7,787 miles / 6,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:33 in Ambon, it's 08:33 in San Diego. With a 17-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 San Diego (SAN) to Ambon (AMQ) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Pattimura Airport Ambon (AMQ) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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