SAN
San Diego
United States
13,807 km
8,579 miles
WAE
Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,807 km
8,579 mi / 7,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
20°
north northeast

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SAN WAE
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
IATA Code SAN WAE
ICAO Code KSAN OEWD
City San Diego N/A
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 17 ft 2,062 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 20.500000, 45.200000

San Diego (SAN) to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport, Saudi Arabia is 13,807 kilometers (8,579 miles / 7,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:39 in San Diego, it's 15:39 in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport. 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 2,045 feet between the two airports. Wadi Al Dawasir Airport sits higher than San Diego International Airport.

The return flight from Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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