AWZ
Ahwaz
Iran
12,739 km
7,916 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
12,739 km
7,916 mi / 6,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
347°
north northwest

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AWZ SAN
Airport Name Ahwaz Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code AWZ SAN
ICAO Code OIAW KSAN
City Ahwaz San Diego
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 66 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 31.340000, 48.760000 32.730000, -117.190000

Ahwaz (AWZ) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) in Ahwaz, Iran to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 12,739 kilometers (7,916 miles / 6,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Iran 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 13:23 in Ahwaz, it's 01:53 in San Diego. With a 11.5-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 Ahwaz (AWZ) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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