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SAN to NAK: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Nakhon Ratchasima (Nakhon Ratchasima Airport)
8,235 mi
13,253 km · 7,156 nm
16h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
8,235 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 37m 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
- NAK — Nakhon Ratchasima Airport · Nakhon Ratchasima, 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 NAK
- BFV · Buri Ram Airport66 mi away
- PXR · Surin Airport79 mi away
- KKC · Khon Kaen Airport109 mi away
- ROI · Roi Et Airport126 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from NAK?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Nakhon Ratchasima (NAK) is 8,235 miles (13,253 km, 7,156 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to NAK?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 37m 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 Nakhon Ratchasima?
Nakhon Ratchasima is 14 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to NAK?
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