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SAN to ESS: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Essen (Essen Mulheim Airport)
5,710 mi
9,189 km · 4,961 nm
11h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,710 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 40m 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
- ESS — Essen Mulheim Airport · Essen, Germany
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near ESS
- DUS · Düsseldorf Airport11 mi away
- MGL · Mönchengladbach Airport22 mi away
- DTM · Dortmund Airport30 mi away
- NRN · Weeze Airport37 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from ESS?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Essen (ESS) is 5,710 miles (9,189 km, 4,961 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to ESS?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 40m 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 Essen?
Essen is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to ESS?
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