The flight distance from Castellon de la Plana Airport (CDT) in Castellón de la Plana, Spain to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,658 kilometers (6,001 miles / 5,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Spain 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 14:03 in Castellón de la Plana, it's 05:03 in San Diego. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,165 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Castellon de la Plana Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Castellón de la Plana (CDT) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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