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SAN to AXT: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Akita (Akita Airport)
5,407 mi
8,702 km · 4,699 nm
11h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,407 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 4m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- AXT — Akita Airport · Akita, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near AXT
- ONJ · Odate Noshiro Airport41 mi away
- HNA · Hanamaki Airport51 mi away
- SYO · Shonai Airport60 mi away
- AOJ · Aomori Airport81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from AXT?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Akita (AXT) is 5,407 miles (8,702 km, 4,699 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to AXT?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 4m 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 Akita?
Akita is 16 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to AXT?
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