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SAN to RUM: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Rumjatar (Rumjatar Airport)
8,005 mi
12,883 km · 6,956 nm
16h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12.8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
8,005 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 10m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12.8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- RUM — Rumjatar Airport · Rumjatar, Nepal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near RUM
- LDN · Lamidanda Airport8 mi away
- PPL · Phaplu Airport15 mi away
- LUA · Lukla Airport29 mi away
- RHP · Ramechhap Airport31 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from RUM?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Rumjatar (RUM) is 8,005 miles (12,883 km, 6,956 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to RUM?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 10m 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 Rumjatar?
Rumjatar is 12.8 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to RUM?
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