Distance From Gia Lam Air Base to San Diego International Airport

The distance from Gia Lam Air Base () to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 7759 miles or 12486 kilometers or 6738 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 Hanoi (Long Bien) ( Vietnam ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hanoi (Long Bien) and San Diego takes around 17 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gia Lam Air Base, Hanoi (Long Bien), Vietnam to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 17 hours 50 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		12486 km
Statute Miles		7759 miles
Nautical Miles		6738 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 50 minutes

Gia Lam Air Base to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - to SAN Flight Path

Location of Gia Lam Air Base & San Diego International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Hanoi (Long Bien) to San Diego nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Hanoi (Long Bien), Vietnam and San Diego, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SAN

Time difference between Hanoi (Long Bien) (Vietnam) and San Diego (United States) is 14 Hours.
San Diego time is 14 Hours behind Hanoi (Long Bien).

Location	Local Time
Hanoi (Long Bien) (Vietnam)	2026-08-26, 03:48:41 +07
San Diego (United States)	2026-08-25, 13:48:41 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

Gia Lam Air Base ( / VVGL) Hanoi (Long Bien), Vietnam

Destination

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