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SAN to LAO: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Laoag (Laoag International Airport)
7,252 mi
11,671 km · 6,302 nm
14h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,252 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 41m 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
- LAO — Laoag International Airport · Laoag, Philippines
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near LAO
- TUG · Tuguegarao Airport87 mi away
- SFE · San Fernando Airport110 mi away
- CYZ · Cauayan Airport118 mi away
- BAG · Loakan Airport125 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from LAO?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Laoag (LAO) is 7,252 miles (11,671 km, 6,302 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to LAO?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 41m 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 Laoag?
Laoag is 15 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to LAO?
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