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SAN to CHQ: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Chania (Chania International Airport)
7,098 mi
11,423 km · 6,168 nm
14h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,098 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 23m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- CHQ — Chania International Airport · Chania, Greece
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near CHQ
- HER · Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport60 mi away
- KIT · Kithira Airport82 mi away
- MLO · Milos Airport83 mi away
- JTR · Santorini Airport96 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from CHQ?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Chania (CHQ) is 7,098 miles (11,423 km, 6,168 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to CHQ?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 23m 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 Chania?
Chania is 10 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to CHQ?
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