Flight time from Dubai to San Diego
DXB → SAN · Dubai International Airport to San Diego International Airport
The flight from Dubai (DXB) to San Diego (SAN) takes about 16h 20m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 8,401 miles (13,520 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
16h 20m
When will you arrive?
San Diego is 11 hours behind Dubai. You cross 11 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from Dubai to San Diego?
- About 16h 20m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 8,401 miles, or 13,520 km (7,300 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- San Diego is 11 hours behind Dubai.
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