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SAN to FLF: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Flensburg (Flensburg-Schäferhaus Airport)
5,612 mi
9,031 km · 4,877 nm
11h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,612 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 28m 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
- FLF — Flensburg-Schäferhaus Airport · Flensburg, 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 FLF
- SGD · Sønderborg Airport21 mi away
- WBG · Schleswig Air Base22 mi away
- SKS · Skrydstrup Air Base31 mi away
- KEL · Kiel-Holtenau Airport41 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from FLF?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Flensburg (FLF) is 5,612 miles (9,031 km, 4,877 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to FLF?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 28m 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 Flensburg?
Flensburg is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to FLF?
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