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SAN to DIA: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Doha (Doha International Airport)
8,362 mi
13,457 km · 7,266 nm
16h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,362 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 52m gate to gate, flying north. 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
- DIA — Doha International Airport · Doha, Qatar
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near DIA
- DOH · Hamad International Airport3 mi away
- XJD · Al Udeid Air Base19 mi away
- BAH · Bahrain International Airport91 mi away
- XSB · Sir Bani Yas Airport93 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from DIA?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Doha (DIA) is 8,362 miles (13,457 km, 7,266 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to DIA?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 52m 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 Doha?
Doha is 10 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to DIA?
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