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SAN to ACF: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Brisbane (Brisbane Archerfield Airport)
7,209 mi
11,602 km · 6,265 nm
14h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+17h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
7,209 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 36m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 17-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- ACF — Brisbane Archerfield Airport · Brisbane, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near ACF
- BNE · Brisbane International Airport14 mi away
- OOL · Gold Coast Airport51 mi away
- CUD · Caloundra Airport54 mi away
- MCY · Sunshine Coast Airport67 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from ACF?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Brisbane (ACF) is 7,209 miles (11,602 km, 6,265 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to ACF?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 36m 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 San Diego and Brisbane?
Brisbane is 17 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to ACF?
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