OYL
Moyale (Lower)
Kenya
15,278 km
9,493 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
15,278 km
9,493 mi / 8,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

OYL SAN
Airport Name Moyale Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code OYL SAN
ICAO Code HKMY KSAN
City Moyale (Lower) San Diego
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,790 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 3.470000, 39.100000 32.730000, -117.190000

Moyale (Lower) (OYL) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moyale Airport (OYL) in Moyale (Lower), Kenya to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 15,278 kilometers (9,493 miles / 8,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Kenya 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 21:17 in Moyale (Lower), it's 10:17 in San Diego. With a 11-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 2,773 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Moyale Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Moyale (Lower) (OYL) follows a heading of 36° (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 Moyale Airport (OYL) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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