MSE
Manston
United Kingdom
8,912 km
5,538 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
8,912 km
5,538 mi / 4,812 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MSE SAN
Airport Name Kent International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code MSE SAN
ICAO Code EGMH KSAN
City Manston San Diego
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 178 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 51.340000, 1.350000 32.730000, -117.190000

Manston (MSE) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kent International Airport (MSE) in Manston, United Kingdom to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 8,912 kilometers (5,538 miles / 4,812 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 11:56 in Manston, it's 03:56 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 Manston (MSE) follows a heading of 34° (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 Kent International Airport (MSE) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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