NSK
Norilsk
Russia
8,494 km
5,278 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
8,494 km
5,278 mi / 4,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Heading
21°
north northeast

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NSK SAN
Airport Name Norilsk-Alykel Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code NSK SAN
ICAO Code UOOO KSAN
City Norilsk San Diego
Country Russia United States
Timezone Asia/Krasnoyarsk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 574 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 69.310000, 87.330000 32.730000, -117.190000

Norilsk (NSK) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Norilsk-Alykel Airport (NSK) in Norilsk, Russia to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 8,494 kilometers (5,278 miles / 4,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Russia 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 20:33 in Norilsk, it's 05:33 in San Diego. With a 15-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 Norilsk (NSK) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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