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SAN to SKE: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Skien (Skien Airport)
5,395 mi
8,682 km · 4,688 nm
11h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,395 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 3m 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
- SKE — Skien Airport · Skien, Norway
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near SKE
- TRF · Sandefjord Airport, Torp24 mi away
- NTB · Notodden Airport29 mi away
- RYG · Moss Airport, Rygge45 mi away
- FBU · Oslo, Fornebu Airport61 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from SKE?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Skien (SKE) is 5,395 miles (8,682 km, 4,688 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to SKE?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 3m 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 Skien?
Skien is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to SKE?
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