PUY
Pula
Croatia
10,073 km
6,259 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
10,073 km
6,259 mi / 5,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Zagreb
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PUY SAN
Airport Name Pula Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code PUY SAN
ICAO Code LDPL KSAN
City Pula San Diego
Country Croatia United States
Timezone Europe/Zagreb America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 274 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 44.890000, 13.920000 32.730000, -117.190000

Pula (PUY) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pula Airport (PUY) in Pula, Croatia to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 10,073 kilometers (6,259 miles / 5,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Croatia 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 19:05 in Pula, it's 10:05 in San Diego. With a 9-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 Pula (PUY) follows a heading of 32° (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 Pula Airport (PUY) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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