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ILY to SDM: distance & flight time
Islay (Islay Airport) → San Diego (Brown Field Municipal Airport)
5,109 mi
8,223 km · 4,440 nm
10h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,109 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 29m 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
- ILY — Islay Airport · Islay, United Kingdom
- SDM — Brown Field Municipal 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 ILY
- CSA · Colonsay Airstrip26 mi away
- CAL · Campbeltown Airport28 mi away
- LDY · City of Derry Airport57 mi away
- TRE · Tiree Airport61 mi away
Near SDM
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILY from SDM?
The flight distance from Islay (ILY) to San Diego (SDM) is 5,109 miles (8,223 km, 4,440 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILY to SDM?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 29m 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 Islay and San Diego?
San Diego is 8 hours behind Islay.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILY to SDM?
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