GBT
Gorgan
Iran
12,222 km
7,595 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
12,222 km
7,595 mi / 6,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

GBT SAN
Airport Name Gorgan Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code GBT SAN
ICAO Code OING KSAN
City Gorgan San Diego
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Los_Angeles
Elevation -24 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 36.910000, 54.400000 32.730000, -117.190000

Gorgan (GBT) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gorgan Airport (GBT) in Gorgan, Iran to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 12,222 kilometers (7,595 miles / 6,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 16:39 in Gorgan, it's 05:09 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 Gorgan (GBT) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gorgan Airport (GBT) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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