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SAN to PXU: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Pleiku (Pleiku Airport)
8,041 mi
12,940 km · 6,987 nm
16h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
8,041 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 14m 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
- PXU — Pleiku Airport · Pleiku, Vietnam
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near PXU
- UIH · Phu Cat Airport69 mi away
- RBE · Ratanakiri Airport72 mi away
- BMV · Buon Ma Thuot Airport93 mi away
- AOU · Attopeu Airport98 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from PXU?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Pleiku (PXU) is 8,041 miles (12,940 km, 6,987 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to PXU?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 14m 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 Pleiku?
Pleiku is 14 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to PXU?
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