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SAN to DSN: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Dongsheng (Ordos Ejin Horo Airport)
6,609 mi
10,636 km · 5,743 nm
13h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,609 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 25m 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
- DSN — Ordos Ejin Horo Airport · Dongsheng, 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 DSN
- BAV · Baotou Airport74 mi away
- UYN · Yulin Yuyang Airport79 mi away
- HET · Baita International Airport140 mi away
- LLV · Lüliang Airport143 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from DSN?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Dongsheng (DSN) is 6,609 miles (10,636 km, 5,743 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to DSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 25m 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 Dongsheng?
Dongsheng is 15 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to DSN?
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