The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Sarh Airport (SRH) in Sarh, Chad is 13,396 kilometers (8,324 miles / 7,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Chad. 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 02:11 in San Diego, it's 11:11 in Sarh. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,181 feet between the two airports. Sarh Airport sits higher than San Diego International Airport.

The return flight from Sarh (SRH) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 317° (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 Sarh Airport (SRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.