NDD
Sumbe
Angola
14,487 km
9,002 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
14,487 km
9,002 mi / 7,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
304°
west northwest

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NDD SAN
Airport Name Sumbe Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code NDD SAN
ICAO Code FNSU KSAN
City Sumbe San Diego
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 36 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -11.170000, 13.850000 32.730000, -117.190000

Sumbe (NDD) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sumbe Airport (NDD) in Sumbe, Angola to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 14,487 kilometers (9,002 miles / 7,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Angola 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 15:58 in Sumbe, it's 06:58 in San Diego. With a 9-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 Sumbe (NDD) follows a heading of 76° (east 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 Sumbe Airport (NDD) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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