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SAN to HKT: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Phuket (Phuket International Airport)
8,774 mi
14,120 km · 7,624 nm
17h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
8,774 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 40m 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
- HKT — Phuket International Airport · Phuket, 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 HKT
- KBV · Krabi Airport46 mi away
- URT · Surat Thani Airport90 mi away
- TST · Trang Airport98 mi away
- NST · Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport115 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from HKT?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Phuket (HKT) is 8,774 miles (14,120 km, 7,624 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to HKT?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 40m 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 Phuket?
Phuket is 14 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to HKT?
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