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SAN to OST: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Ostend (Ostend-Bruges International Airport)
5,593 mi
9,000 km · 4,860 nm
11h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,593 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 26m 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
- OST — Ostend-Bruges International Airport · Ostend, 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 OST
- KJK · Wevelgem Airport30 mi away
- HZB · Merville-Calonne Airport41 mi away
- CQF · Calais-Dunkerque Airport43 mi away
- LIL · Lille-Lesquin Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from OST?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Ostend (OST) is 5,593 miles (9,000 km, 4,860 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to OST?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 26m 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 Ostend?
Ostend is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to OST?
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