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NHT to SAN: distance & flight time
Northolt (RAF Northolt) → San Diego (San Diego International Airport)
5,470 mi
8,803 km · 4,753 nm
11h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,470 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 12m 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
- NHT — RAF Northolt · Northolt, United Kingdom
- 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 NHT
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport6 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport30 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park17 mi away
- LCY · London City Airport21 mi away
Near SAN
Frequently asked questions
How far is NHT from SAN?
The flight distance from Northolt (NHT) to San Diego (SAN) is 5,470 miles (8,803 km, 4,753 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NHT to SAN?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 12m 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 Northolt and San Diego?
San Diego is 8 hours behind Northolt.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NHT to SAN?
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