Distance From Erth Abu Dhabi Heliport to San Diego International Airport

The distance from Erth Abu Dhabi Heliport () to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 8451 miles or 13600 kilometers or 7339 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 Abu Dhabi ( United Arab Emirates ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abu Dhabi and San Diego takes around 19 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Erth Abu Dhabi Heliport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 19 hours 25 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 • - SAN

Kilometers		13600 km
Statute Miles		8451 miles
Nautical Miles		7339 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 25 minutes

Erth Abu Dhabi Heliport to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - to SAN Flight Path

Location of Erth Abu Dhabi Heliport & San Diego International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and San Diego, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SAN

Time difference between Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) and San Diego (United States) is 12 Hours.
San Diego time is 12 Hours behind Abu Dhabi.

Location	Local Time
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)	2026-02-04, 12:57:03 +04
San Diego (United States)	2026-02-04, 00:57:03 PST

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

Erth Abu Dhabi Heliport ( / ) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Destination

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