SAN
San Diego
United States
8,273 km
5,141 miles
VAW
Vardø
Norway
Distance
8,273 km
5,141 mi / 4,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

SAN VAW
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Vardø Airport Svartnes
IATA Code SAN VAW
ICAO Code KSAN ENSS
City San Diego Vardø
Country United States Norway
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Oslo
Elevation 17 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 70.360000, 31.040000

San Diego (SAN) to Vardø (VAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) in Vardø, Norway is 8,273 kilometers (5,141 miles / 4,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 States with Norway. 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 23:36 in San Diego, it's 08:36 in Vardø. 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 Vardø (VAW) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 333° (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 Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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