DIA
Doha
Qatar
13,458 km
8,362 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
13,458 km
8,362 mi / 7,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Qatar
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

DIA SAN
Airport Name Doha International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code DIA SAN
ICAO Code OTBD KSAN
City Doha San Diego
Country Qatar United States
Timezone Asia/Qatar America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 35 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 25.260000, 51.570000 32.730000, -117.190000

Doha (DIA) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Doha International Airport (DIA) in Doha, Qatar to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 13,458 kilometers (8,362 miles / 7,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 Qatar 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 01:16 in Doha, it's 14:16 in San Diego. With a 11-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 Doha (DIA) follows a heading of 12° (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 Doha International Airport (DIA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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