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SAN to XRH: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Richmond (RAAF Base Richmond)
7,525 mi
12,110 km · 6,539 nm
15h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
+17h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
7,525 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 13m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 17-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- XRH — RAAF Base Richmond · Richmond, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near XRH
- SYD · Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport33 mi away
- BWU · Sydney Bankstown Airport25 mi away
- CDU · Camden Airport31 mi away
- BEO · Lake Macquarie Airport62 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from XRH?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Richmond (XRH) is 7,525 miles (12,110 km, 6,539 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to XRH?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 13m 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 Richmond?
Richmond is 17 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to XRH?
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