The flight distance from Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 10,559 kilometers (6,561 miles / 5,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Papua New Guinea with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:06 in Hoskins, it's 07:06 in San Diego. With a 18-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 Hoskins (HKN) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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