HCN
Hengchung
Taiwan
11,364 km
7,061 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
11,364 km
7,061 mi / 6,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
47°
northeast

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HCN SAN
Airport Name Hengchun Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code HCN SAN
ICAO Code RCKW KSAN
City Hengchung San Diego
Country Taiwan United States
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 46 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 22.040000, 120.730000 32.730000, -117.190000

Hengchung (HCN) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hengchun Airport (HCN) in Hengchung, Taiwan to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 11,364 kilometers (7,061 miles / 6,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Taiwan 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 05:24 in Hengchung, it's 13:24 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 Hengchung (HCN) follows a heading of 307° (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 Hengchun Airport (HCN) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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