Distance From Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak to San Diego International Airport

The distance from Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak () to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 7343 miles or 11817 kilometers or 6377 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 Kowloon City ( Hong Kong ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kowloon City and San Diego takes around 16 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak, Kowloon City, Hong Kong to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 16 hours 52 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		11817 km
Statute Miles		7343 miles
Nautical Miles		6377 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 52 minutes

Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - to SAN Flight Path

Location of Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak & San Diego International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kowloon City to San Diego nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kowloon City, Hong Kong and San Diego, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kowloon City, Hong Kong and San Diego, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SAN

Time difference between Kowloon City (Hong Kong) and San Diego (United States) is 16 Hours.
San Diego time is 16 Hours behind Kowloon City.

Location	Local Time
Kowloon City (Hong Kong)	2025-12-05, 22:58:19 HKT
San Diego (United States)	2025-12-05, 06:58:19 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

Hong Kong International Airport Kai Tak ( / ) Kowloon City, Hong Kong

Destination

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