SAN
San Diego
United States
10,752 km
6,681 miles
SFA
Sfax
Tunisia
Distance
10,752 km
6,681 mi / 5,806 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
41°
northeast

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SAN SFA
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Sfax Thyna International Airport
IATA Code SAN SFA
ICAO Code KSAN DTTX
City San Diego Sfax
Country United States Tunisia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Tunis
Elevation 17 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 34.720000, 10.690000

San Diego (SAN) to Sfax (SFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) in Sfax, Tunisia is 10,752 kilometers (6,681 miles / 5,806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:45 in San Diego, it's 09:45 in Sfax. 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 Sfax (SFA) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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