BEM
Beni Mellal Airport
Morocco
9,773 km
6,073 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,773 km
6,073 mi / 5,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BEM SAN
Airport Name Beni Mellal Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code BEM SAN
ICAO Code GMMD KSAN
City N/A San Diego
Country Morocco United States
Timezone Africa/Casablanca America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,670 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 32.400000, -6.330000 32.730000, -117.190000

Beni Mellal Airport (BEM) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beni Mellal Airport (BEM) in Beni Mellal Airport, Morocco to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,773 kilometers (6,073 miles / 5,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Morocco 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 10:55 in Beni Mellal Airport, it's 01:55 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 1,653 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Beni Mellal Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Beni Mellal Airport (BEM) follows a heading of 52° (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 Beni Mellal Airport (BEM) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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