GRY
Grimsey
Iceland
7,086 km
4,403 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
7,086 km
4,403 mi / 3,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GRY SAN
Airport Name Grimsey Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code GRY SAN
ICAO Code BIGR KSAN
City Grimsey San Diego
Country Iceland United States
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 66 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 66.550000, -18.020000 32.730000, -117.190000

Grimsey (GRY) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grimsey Airport (GRY) in Grimsey, Iceland to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 7,086 kilometers (4,403 miles / 3,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Iceland 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 04:04 in Grimsey, it's 20:04 in San Diego. With a 8-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 Grimsey (GRY) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Grimsey Airport (GRY) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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