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LAO to SAN: distance & flight time
Laoag (Laoag International Airport) → San Diego (San Diego International Airport)
7,252 mi
11,671 km · 6,302 nm
14h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
-15h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,252 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 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
- LAO — Laoag International Airport · Laoag, Philippines
- 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 LAO
- TUG · Tuguegarao Airport87 mi away
- SFE · San Fernando Airport110 mi away
- CYZ · Cauayan Airport118 mi away
- BAG · Loakan Airport125 mi away
Near SAN
Frequently asked questions
How far is LAO from SAN?
The flight distance from Laoag (LAO) to San Diego (SAN) is 7,252 miles (11,671 km, 6,302 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LAO to SAN?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 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 Laoag and San Diego?
San Diego is 15 hours behind Laoag.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LAO to SAN?
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