Dubai (DXB) to San Diego (SAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,400

miles

13,519

kilometers

7,300

nautical miles

🕐 16h 30m

Flight Time

🧭 N (353°)

Direction

🌍 -12h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,400	+5,040	13,440 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,400	+5,040	13,440 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,400	+4,200	12,600 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,400	+4,200	12,600 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,400	+8,400	16,800 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,400	+4,200	12,600 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?

When you land in San Diego, your watch will be 12 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DXB to SAN route connects Dubai, United Arab Emirates with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,400 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 353° from Dubai. There is a 12 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DXB

Dubai International Airport

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the world's busiest airport for international passengers.

🛬 About SAN

San Diego International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 8,400 miles (13,519 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DXB to SAN typically take around 16h 30m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,400 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.