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SAN to AZI: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Bateen Airport)
8,449 mi
13,598 km · 7,342 nm
17h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,449 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 2m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- AZI — Bateen Airport · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near AZI
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport12 mi away
- DHF · Al Dhafra Air Base14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport80 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport55 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from AZI?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Abu Dhabi (AZI) is 8,449 miles (13,598 km, 7,342 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to AZI?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 2m 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 Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 11 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to AZI?
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