Distance From San Diego International Airport to Sochi International Airport, SAN - AER Distance

The distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sochi International Airport (AER) is 6979 miles or 11231 kilometers or 6061 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 Sochi ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Diego and Sochi takes around 16 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States to Sochi International Airport, Sochi, Russia is 16 hours 2 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 - AER

Kilometers		11231 km
Statute Miles		6979 miles
Nautical Miles		6061 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 2 minutes

San Diego International Airport to Sochi International Airport Flight Route Map - SAN to AER Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between San Diego, United States and Sochi, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SAN - AER

Time difference between San Diego (United States) and Sochi (Russia) is 11 Hours.
Sochi time is 11 Hours ahead of San Diego.

Location	Local Time
San Diego (United States)	2025-12-14, 23:25:22 PST
Sochi (Russia)	2025-12-15, 10:25:22 MSK

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

Sochi International Airport (AER / URSS) Sochi, Russia