Distance From San Diego International Airport to Kualanamu International Airport, SAN - KNO Distance

The distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) is 8990 miles or 14468 kilometers or 7807 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 San Diego ( United States ) to Medan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Diego and Medan takes around 20 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States to Kualanamu International Airport, Medan, Indonesia is 20 hours 40 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 - KNO

Kilometers		14468 km
Statute Miles		8990 miles
Nautical Miles		7807 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 40 minutes

San Diego International Airport to Kualanamu International Airport Flight Route Map - SAN to KNO Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between San Diego, United States and Medan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SAN - KNO

Time difference between San Diego (United States) and Medan (Indonesia) is 14 Hours.
Medan time is 14 Hours ahead of San Diego.

Location	Local Time
San Diego (United States)	2026-03-20, 19:14:40 PDT
Medan (Indonesia)	2026-03-21, 09:14:40 WIB

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

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

Destination

Kualanamu International Airport (KNO / WIMM) Medan, Indonesia