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HET to SAN: distance & flight time
Hohhot (Baita International Airport) → San Diego (San Diego International Airport)
6,470 mi
10,413 km · 5,623 nm
13h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
-15h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,470 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 9m 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
- HET — Baita International Airport · Hohhot, 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.
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Near HET
- UCB · Ulanqab Jining Airport70 mi away
- BAV · Baotou Airport98 mi away
- DAT · Datong Airport103 mi away
- DSN · Ordos Ejin Horo Airport140 mi away
Near SAN
Frequently asked questions
How far is HET from SAN?
The flight distance from Hohhot (HET) to San Diego (SAN) is 6,470 miles (10,413 km, 5,623 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HET to SAN?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 9m 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 Hohhot and San Diego?
San Diego is 15 hours behind Hohhot.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HET to SAN?
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