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SAN to ZHY: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Zhongwei (Zhongwei Shapotou Airport)
6,867 mi
11,051 km · 5,967 nm
13h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,867 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 56m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- ZHY — Zhongwei Shapotou Airport · Zhongwei, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near ZHY
- AXF · Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport85 mi away
- LHW · Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport112 mi away
- GYU · Guyuan Liupanshan Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from ZHY?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Zhongwei (ZHY) is 6,867 miles (11,051 km, 5,967 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to ZHY?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 56m 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 Zhongwei?
Zhongwei is 15 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to ZHY?
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