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SAN to DHF: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
8,462 mi
13,619 km · 7,354 nm
17h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,462 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 4m 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
- DHF — Al Dhafra Air Base · 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 DHF
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport14 mi away
- AZI · Bateen Airport14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport86 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from DHF?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 8,462 miles (13,619 km, 7,354 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 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 Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 11 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to DHF?
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