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SAN to ZAO: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Cahors (Cahors-Lalbenque Airport)
5,864 mi
9,437 km · 5,095 nm
11h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,864 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 58m 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
- ZAO — Cahors-Lalbenque Airport · Cahors, France
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near ZAO
- XMW · Montauban Airport23 mi away
- LBI · Albi-Le Séquestre Airport44 mi away
- AGF · Agen-La Garenne Airport45 mi away
- BVE · Brive Souillac Airport48 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from ZAO?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Cahors (ZAO) is 5,864 miles (9,437 km, 5,095 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to ZAO?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 58m 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 Cahors?
Cahors is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to ZAO?
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