Abu Dhabi (AUH) to San Diego (SAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,451
miles
13,600
kilometers
7,343
nautical miles

🕐 16h 36m
Flight Time
🧭 N (352°)
Direction
🌍 -12h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,451 13,522
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,451 13,522
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,451 12,677
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,451 12,677
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,451 16,902
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,451 12,677
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 8,451 miles across 17 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The AUH to SAN route connects Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,451 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Arab Emirates to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 352° from Abu Dhabi. There is a 12 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About AUH

Abu Dhabi International Airport

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) serves Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

🛬 About SAN

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 8,451 miles (13,600 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from AUH to SAN typically take around 16h 36m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,451 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.