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SAN to NGB: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Ninbo (Ningbo Lishe International Airport)
6,658 mi
10,714 km · 5,785 nm
13h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,658 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 31m 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
- NGB — Ningbo Lishe International Airport · Ninbo, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near NGB
- HSN · Zhoushan Airport54 mi away
- HGH · Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport67 mi away
- HYN · Huangyan Luqiao Airport87 mi away
- YIW · Yiwu Airport92 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from NGB?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Ninbo (NGB) is 6,658 miles (10,714 km, 5,785 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to NGB?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 31m 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 Ninbo?
Ninbo is 15 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to NGB?
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