LUC
Laucala Island
Fiji
8,618 km
5,355 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
8,618 km
5,355 mi / 4,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
50°
northeast

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LUC SAN
Airport Name Laucala Island Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code LUC SAN
ICAO Code NFNH KSAN
City Laucala Island San Diego
Country Fiji United States
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 10 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -16.750000, -179.670000 32.730000, -117.190000

Laucala Island (LUC) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laucala Island Airport (LUC) in Laucala Island, Fiji to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 8,618 kilometers (5,355 miles / 4,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Fiji with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:57 in Laucala Island, it's 03:57 in San Diego. With a 20-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 Laucala Island (LUC) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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