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SAN to DMK: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Bangkok (Don Mueang International Airport)
8,361 mi
13,456 km · 7,265 nm
16h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
8,361 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 52m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- DMK — Don Mueang International Airport · Bangkok, Thailand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near DMK
- BKK · Suvarnabhumi Airport19 mi away
- KDT · Kamphaeng Saen Airport48 mi away
- UTP · U-Tapao International Airport89 mi away
- TKH · Takhli Airport97 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from DMK?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Bangkok (DMK) is 8,361 miles (13,456 km, 7,265 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to DMK?
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 Bangkok?
Bangkok is 14 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to DMK?
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