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SAN to KTE: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Kerteh (Kerteh Airport)
8,735 mi
14,058 km · 7,591 nm
17h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
8,735 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 36m 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
- KTE — Kerteh Airport · Kerteh, Malaysia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near KTE
- KUA · Kuantan Airport55 mi away
- TGG · Sultan Mahmud Airport63 mi away
- RDN · LTS Pulau Redang Airport90 mi away
- TOD · Pulau Tioman Airport129 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from KTE?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Kerteh (KTE) is 8,735 miles (14,058 km, 7,591 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to KTE?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 36m 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 Kerteh?
Kerteh is 15 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to KTE?
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