DAX
Dazhou
China
11,506 km
7,149 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
11,506 km
7,149 mi / 6,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
37°
northeast

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DAX SAN
Airport Name Dachuan Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code DAX SAN
ICAO Code ZUDX KSAN
City Dazhou San Diego
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 31.130000, 107.430000 32.730000, -117.190000

Dazhou (DAX) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dachuan Airport (DAX) in Dazhou, China to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 11,506 kilometers (7,149 miles / 6,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 China 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 23:17 in Dazhou, it's 07:17 in San Diego. With a 16-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 Dazhou (DAX) follows a heading of 322° (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 Dachuan Airport (DAX) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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