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SAN to TIA: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Tirana (Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa)
6,627 mi
10,665 km · 5,759 nm
13h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,627 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 28m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- TIA — Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa · Tirana, Albania
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near TIA
- OHD · Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport55 mi away
- TGD · Podgorica Airport70 mi away
- TIV · Tivat Airport85 mi away
- KSO · Kastoria National Airport105 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from TIA?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Tirana (TIA) is 6,627 miles (10,665 km, 5,759 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to TIA?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 28m 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 Tirana?
Tirana is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to TIA?
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