Flight time from Johannesburg to San Diego
JNB → SAN · O.R. Tambo International Airport to San Diego International Airport
At 10,318 miles (16,605 km), Johannesburg to San Diego is beyond the nonstop range of most airliners and is usually flown with a stop. Nonstop on a widebody it would take about 18h 42m.
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
Beyond range
When will you arrive?
San Diego is 9 hours behind Johannesburg. You cross 9 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 Johannesburg to San Diego?
- This route is beyond the nonstop range of most airliners and is usually flown with a stop. Nonstop on a widebody it would take about 18h 42m.
- How far is it?
- 10,318 miles, or 16,605 km (8,966 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- San Diego is 9 hours behind Johannesburg.
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