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SAN to KMQ: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Kanazawa (Komatsu Airport)
5,704 mi
9,179 km · 4,956 nm
11h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,704 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 39m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- KMQ — Komatsu Airport · Kanazawa, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near KMQ
- FKJ · Fukui Airport20 mi away
- TOY · Toyama Airport47 mi away
- NTQ · Noto Airport69 mi away
- QGU · Gifu Airport74 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from KMQ?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Kanazawa (KMQ) is 5,704 miles (9,179 km, 4,956 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to KMQ?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 39m 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 Kanazawa?
Kanazawa is 16 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to KMQ?
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