Distance From Cengiz Topel Airport to San Diego International Airport, KCO - SAN Distance

The distance from Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 6949 miles or 11182 kilometers or 6034 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kartepe ( Turkey ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kartepe and San Diego takes around 15 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cengiz Topel Airport, Kartepe, Turkey to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 15 hours 58 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KCO - SAN

Kilometers		11182 km
Statute Miles		6949 miles
Nautical Miles		6034 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 58 minutes

Cengiz Topel Airport to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - KCO to SAN Flight Path

Location of Cengiz Topel Airport & San Diego International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kartepe to San Diego nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kartepe, Turkey and San Diego, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kartepe, Turkey and San Diego, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KCO - SAN

Time difference between Kartepe (Turkey) and San Diego (United States) is 10 Hours.
San Diego time is 10 Hours behind Kartepe.

Location	Local Time
Kartepe (Turkey)	2026-10-28, 18:18:41 +03
San Diego (United States)	2026-10-28, 08:18:41 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO / LTBQ) Kartepe, Turkey

Destination

San Diego International Airport (SAN / KSAN) San Diego, United States