Distance From Kafa Airstrip to San Diego International Airport

The distance from Kafa Airstrip () to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 7004 miles or 11271 kilometers or 6082 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 Kafa ( Papua New Guinea ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kafa and San Diego takes around 16 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kafa Airstrip, Kafa, Papua New Guinea to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 16 hours 6 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		11271 km
Statute Miles		7004 miles
Nautical Miles		6082 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 6 minutes

Kafa Airstrip to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - to SAN Flight Path

Location of Kafa Airstrip & San Diego International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Kafa, Papua New Guinea and San Diego, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SAN

Time difference between Kafa (Papua New Guinea) and San Diego (United States) is 17 Hours.
San Diego time is 17 Hours behind Kafa.

Location	Local Time
Kafa (Papua New Guinea)	2026-06-22, 01:09:32 +10
San Diego (United States)	2026-06-21, 08:09:32 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

Kafa Airstrip ( / AYKF) Kafa, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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