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HFE to SAN: distance & flight time
Hefei (Hefei Luogang International Airport) → San Diego (San Diego International Airport)
6,737 mi
10,842 km · 5,854 nm
13h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
-15h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,737 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 41m 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
- HFE — Hefei Luogang International Airport · Hefei, 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 HFE
- WHU · Wuhu Air Base71 mi away
- BFU · Bengbu Airport74 mi away
- JUH · Jiuhuashan Airport75 mi away
- AQG · Anqing Tianzhushan Airport84 mi away
Near SAN
Frequently asked questions
How far is HFE from SAN?
The flight distance from Hefei (HFE) to San Diego (SAN) is 6,737 miles (10,842 km, 5,854 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HFE to SAN?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 41m 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 Hefei and San Diego?
San Diego is 15 hours behind Hefei.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HFE to SAN?
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