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SAN to UKB: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Kobe (Kobe Airport)
5,829 mi
9,381 km · 5,065 nm
11h 54m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,829 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 54m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- UKB — Kobe Airport · Kobe, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near UKB
- KIX · Kansai International Airport14 mi away
- ITM · Osaka International Airport16 mi away
- TKS · Tokushima Airport/JMSDF Air Base49 mi away
- TJH · Tajima Airport66 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from UKB?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Kobe (UKB) is 5,829 miles (9,381 km, 5,065 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to UKB?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 54m 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 Kobe?
Kobe is 16 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to UKB?
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