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HEK to SAN: distance & flight time
Heihe (Heihe Airport) → San Diego (San Diego International Airport)
5,489 mi
8,833 km · 4,769 nm
11h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
-15h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,489 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 14m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HEK — Heihe Airport · Heihe, China
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near HEK
- BQS · Ignatyevo Airport18 mi away
- DTU · Wudalianchi Dedu Airport131 mi away
- JGD · Jiagedaqi Airport142 mi away
Near SAN
Frequently asked questions
How far is HEK from SAN?
The flight distance from Heihe (HEK) to San Diego (SAN) is 5,489 miles (8,833 km, 4,769 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HEK to SAN?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 14m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Heihe and San Diego?
San Diego is 15 hours behind Heihe.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HEK to SAN?
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