SAN
San Diego
United States
11,819 km
7,344 miles
XPA
Pama
Burkina Faso
Distance
11,819 km
7,344 mi / 6,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SAN XPA
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Pama Airport
IATA Code SAN XPA
ICAO Code KSAN DFEP
City San Diego Pama
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 17 ft 699 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 11.250000, 0.700000

San Diego (SAN) to Pama (XPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Pama Airport (XPA) in Pama, Burkina Faso is 11,819 kilometers (7,344 miles / 6,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 02:46 in San Diego, it's 10:46 in Pama. With a 8-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 Pama (XPA) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 309° (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 Pama Airport (XPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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