SAN
San Diego
United States
9,010 km
5,598 miles
TKU
Turku
Finland
Distance
9,010 km
5,598 mi / 4,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
19°
north northeast

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SAN TKU
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Turku Airport
IATA Code SAN TKU
ICAO Code KSAN EFTU
City San Diego Turku
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 17 ft 161 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 60.510000, 22.260000

San Diego (SAN) to Turku (TKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Turku Airport (TKU) in Turku, Finland is 9,010 kilometers (5,598 miles / 4,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:41 in San Diego, it's 01:41 in Turku. With a 10-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 Turku (TKU) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 326° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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