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SAN to DLU: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Dali (Dali Airport)
7,708 mi
12,405 km · 6,698 nm
15h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,708 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 35m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- DLU — Dali Airport · Dali, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near DLU
- LJG · Lijiang Airport71 mi away
- BSD · Baoshan Yunduan Airport83 mi away
- YUA · Yuanmou Air Base98 mi away
- PZI · Bao'anying Airport111 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from DLU?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Dali (DLU) is 7,708 miles (12,405 km, 6,698 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to DLU?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 35m 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 Dali?
Dali is 15 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to DLU?
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