Distance From Kabul International Airport to San Diego International Airport, KBL - SAN Distance

The distance from Kabul International Airport (KBL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 7768 miles or 12502 kilometers or 6746 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 Kabul ( Afghanistan ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kabul and San Diego takes around 17 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kabul International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 17 hours 51 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 • KBL - SAN

Kilometers		12502 km
Statute Miles		7768 miles
Nautical Miles		6746 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 51 minutes

Kabul International Airport to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - KBL to SAN Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Kabul, Afghanistan and San Diego, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KBL - SAN

Time difference between Kabul (Afghanistan) and San Diego (United States) is 12 Hours 30 Minutes.
San Diego time is 12 Hours 30 Minutes behind Kabul.

Location	Local Time
Kabul (Afghanistan)	2025-12-17, 04:41:55 +0430
San Diego (United States)	2025-12-16, 16:11:55 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

Kabul International Airport (KBL / OAKB) Kabul, Afghanistan

Destination

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