MJI
Tripoli
Libya
11,063 km
6,874 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
11,063 km
6,874 mi / 5,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
320°
northwest

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MJI SAN
Airport Name Mitiga Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code MJI SAN
ICAO Code HLLM KSAN
City Tripoli San Diego
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 36 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 32.890000, 13.280000 32.730000, -117.190000

Tripoli (MJI) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mitiga Airport (MJI) in Tripoli, Libya to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 11,063 kilometers (6,874 miles / 5,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Libya 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 15:51 in Tripoli, it's 05:51 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 Tripoli (MJI) follows a heading of 40° (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 Mitiga Airport (MJI) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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