LKZ
Lakenheath
United Kingdom
8,793 km
5,464 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
8,793 km
5,464 mi / 4,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
311°
northwest

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LKZ SAN
Airport Name RAF Lakenheath San Diego International Airport
IATA Code LKZ SAN
ICAO Code EGUL KSAN
City Lakenheath San Diego
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 32 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 52.410000, 0.560000 32.730000, -117.190000

Lakenheath (LKZ) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Lakenheath (LKZ) in Lakenheath, United Kingdom to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 8,793 kilometers (5,464 miles / 4,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 United Kingdom 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 07:19 in Lakenheath, it's 23:19 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 Lakenheath (LKZ) follows a heading of 33° (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 RAF Lakenheath (LKZ) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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