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SAN to NRL: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → North Ronaldsay (North Ronaldsay Airport)
5,071 mi
8,161 km · 4,407 nm
10h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,071 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 25m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- NRL — North Ronaldsay Airport · North Ronaldsay, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near NRL
- NDY · Sanday Airport10 mi away
- PPW · Papa Westray Airport16 mi away
- SOY · Stronsay Airport16 mi away
- EOI · Eday Airport17 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from NRL?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to North Ronaldsay (NRL) is 5,071 miles (8,161 km, 4,407 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to NRL?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 25m 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 North Ronaldsay?
North Ronaldsay is 8 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to NRL?
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