KNR
Kangan
Iran
13,192 km
8,197 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
13,192 km
8,197 mi / 7,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

KNR SAN
Airport Name Jam Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code KNR SAN
ICAO Code OIBJ KSAN
City Kangan San Diego
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,173 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 27.820000, 52.350000 32.730000, -117.190000

Kangan (KNR) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jam Airport (KNR) in Kangan, Iran to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 13,192 kilometers (8,197 miles / 7,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 02:25 in Kangan, it's 14:55 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,156 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Jam Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Kangan (KNR) follows a heading of 11° (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 Jam Airport (KNR) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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