SAN
San Diego
United States
12,328 km
7,660 miles
VTM
Beersheba
Israel
Distance
12,328 km
7,660 mi / 6,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SAN VTM
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Nevatim Air Base
IATA Code SAN VTM
ICAO Code KSAN LLNV
City San Diego Beersheba
Country United States Israel
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 17 ft 1,330 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 31.210000, 35.010000

San Diego (SAN) to Beersheba (VTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Nevatim Air Base (VTM) in Beersheba, Israel is 12,328 kilometers (7,660 miles / 6,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Israel. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:14 in San Diego, it's 19:14 in Beersheba. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,313 feet between the two airports. Nevatim Air Base sits higher than San Diego International Airport.

The return flight from Beersheba (VTM) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 335° (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 Nevatim Air Base (VTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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