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SAN to THF: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Berlin (Berlin-Tempelhof International Airport)
5,840 mi
9,399 km · 5,075 nm
11h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,840 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 55m 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
- THF — Berlin-Tempelhof International Airport · Berlin, 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 THF
- SXF · Berlin-Schönefeld Airport8 mi away
- TXL · Berlin-Tegel Airport8 mi away
- QXH · Schönhagen Airport21 mi away
- CBU · Cottbus-Drewitz Airport63 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from THF?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Berlin (THF) is 5,840 miles (9,399 km, 5,075 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to THF?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 55m 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 Berlin?
Berlin is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to THF?
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