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SAN to CQF: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Calais (Calais-Dunkerque Airport)
5,574 mi
8,971 km · 4,844 nm
11h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,574 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 24m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- CQF — Calais-Dunkerque Airport · Calais, France
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near CQF
- LTQ · Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport34 mi away
- MSE · Kent International Airport37 mi away
- HZB · Merville-Calonne Airport38 mi away
- LYM · Lympne Airport42 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from CQF?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Calais (CQF) is 5,574 miles (8,971 km, 4,844 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to CQF?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 24m 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 San Diego and Calais?
Calais is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to CQF?
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