SAN
San Diego
United States
5,786 km
3,595 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
5,786 km
3,595 mi / 3,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SAN SYA
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code SAN SYA
ICAO Code KSAN PASY
City San Diego Shemya
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Adak
Elevation 17 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 52.700000, 174.100000

San Diego (SAN) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 5,786 kilometers (3,595 miles / 3,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 08:28 in San Diego, it's 06:28 in Shemya.

The return flight from Shemya (SYA) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 84° (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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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