KMX
King Khaled Air Base
Saudi Arabia
13,955 km
8,671 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
13,955 km
8,671 mi / 7,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KMX SAN
Airport Name King Khaled Air Base San Diego International Airport
IATA Code KMX SAN
ICAO Code OEKM KSAN
City N/A San Diego
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 6,778 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 18.300000, 42.800000 32.730000, -117.190000

King Khaled Air Base (KMX) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 13,955 kilometers (8,671 miles / 7,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 16:45 in King Khaled Air Base, it's 05:45 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,761 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than King Khaled Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) follows a heading of 24° (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 King Khaled Air Base (KMX) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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