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DUB to SAN: distance & flight time
Dublin (Dublin Airport) → San Diego (San Diego International Airport)
5,197 mi
8,363 km · 4,516 nm
10h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,197 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 39m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DUB — Dublin Airport · Dublin, Ireland
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DUB
- VLY · Anglesey Airport73 mi away
- IOM · Isle of Man Airport81 mi away
- BHD · George Best Belfast City Airport84 mi away
- BFS · Belfast International Airport85 mi away
Near SAN
Frequently asked questions
How far is DUB from SAN?
The flight distance from Dublin (DUB) to San Diego (SAN) is 5,197 miles (8,363 km, 4,516 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DUB to SAN?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 39m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Dublin and San Diego?
San Diego is 8 hours behind Dublin.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DUB to SAN?
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