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SAN to OBL: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Zoersel (Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield)
5,649 mi
9,091 km · 4,909 nm
11h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,649 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 33m 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
- OBL — Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield · Zoersel, Belgium
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near OBL
- ANR · Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)14 mi away
- GLZ · Gilze Rijen Air Base22 mi away
- WOE · Woensdrecht Air Base22 mi away
- BRU · Brussels Airport28 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from OBL?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Zoersel (OBL) is 5,649 miles (9,091 km, 4,909 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to OBL?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 33m 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 Zoersel?
Zoersel is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to OBL?
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