SAN
San Diego
United States
9,141 km
5,680 miles
VBY
Visby
Sweden
Distance
9,141 km
5,680 mi / 4,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SAN VBY
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Visby Airport
IATA Code SAN VBY
ICAO Code KSAN ESSV
City San Diego Visby
Country United States Sweden
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 17 ft 164 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 57.660000, 18.350000

San Diego (SAN) to Visby (VBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Visby Airport (VBY) in Visby, Sweden is 9,141 kilometers (5,680 miles / 4,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Sweden. 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 14:38 in San Diego, it's 23:38 in Visby. 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 Visby (VBY) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 324° (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 Visby Airport (VBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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