BWO
Balakovo
Russia
10,495 km
6,521 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
10,495 km
6,521 mi / 5,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Saratov
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BWO SAN
Airport Name Balakovo Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code BWO SAN
ICAO Code UWSB KSAN
City Balakovo San Diego
Country Russia United States
Timezone Europe/Saratov America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 95 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 51.860000, 47.750000 32.730000, -117.190000

Balakovo (BWO) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balakovo Airport (BWO) in Balakovo, Russia to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 10,495 kilometers (6,521 miles / 5,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Russia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:14 in Balakovo, it's 04:14 in San Diego. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Balakovo (BWO) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Balakovo Airport (BWO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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