EMN
Nema
Mauritania
10,770 km
6,692 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
10,770 km
6,692 mi / 5,815 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EMN SAN
Airport Name Nema Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code EMN SAN
ICAO Code GQNI KSAN
City Nema San Diego
Country Mauritania United States
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 751 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 16.620000, -7.320000 32.730000, -117.190000

Nema (EMN) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nema Airport (EMN) in Nema, Mauritania to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 10,770 kilometers (6,692 miles / 5,815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Mauritania 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 13:31 in Nema, it's 05:31 in San Diego. With a 8-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 Nema (EMN) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Nema Airport (EMN) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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