LFB
Lumbo
Mozambique
17,037 km
10,587 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
17,037 km
10,587 mi / 9,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
315°
northwest

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LFB SAN
Airport Name Lumbo Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code LFB SAN
ICAO Code FQLU KSAN
City Lumbo San Diego
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 33 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -15.030000, 40.670000 32.730000, -117.190000

Lumbo (LFB) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lumbo Airport (LFB) in Lumbo, Mozambique to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 17,037 kilometers (10,587 miles / 9,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:12 in Lumbo, it's 08:12 in San Diego. With a 10-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 Lumbo (LFB) follows a heading of 54° (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 Lumbo Airport (LFB) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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