NDU
Rundu
Namibia
15,421 km
9,582 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
15,421 km
9,582 mi / 8,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NDU SAN
Airport Name Rundu Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code NDU SAN
ICAO Code FYRU KSAN
City Rundu San Diego
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,627 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -17.960000, 19.720000 32.730000, -117.190000

Rundu (NDU) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rundu Airport (NDU) in Rundu, Namibia to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 15,421 kilometers (9,582 miles / 8,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Namibia 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 21:06 in Rundu, it's 11:06 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,610 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Rundu Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Rundu (NDU) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rundu Airport (NDU) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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