QJB
Jubail
Saudi Arabia
13,220 km
8,214 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
13,220 km
8,214 mi / 7,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

QJB SAN
Airport Name Jubail Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code QJB SAN
ICAO Code OEJB KSAN
City Jubail San Diego
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 26 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 27.040000, 49.410000 32.730000, -117.190000

Jubail (QJB) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jubail Airport (QJB) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 13,220 kilometers (8,214 miles / 7,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:11 in Jubail, it's 10:11 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.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Jubail (QJB) follows a heading of 14° (north 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 Jubail Airport (QJB) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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