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SAN to TRD: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Trondheim (Trondheim Airport Værnes)
5,211 mi
8,386 km · 4,528 nm
10h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
5,211 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 41m gate to gate, flying north. 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
- TRD — Trondheim Airport Værnes · Trondheim, Norway
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
Flying from or into a nearby airport is the #1 trick our agents use to beat online prices. Call and we'll compare every combination on one call.
Near SAN
Near TRD
- OLA · Ørland Airport44 mi away
- RRS · Røros Airport62 mi away
- OSY · Namsos Høknesøra Airport73 mi away
- RVK · Rørvik Airport, Ryum96 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from TRD?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Trondheim (TRD) is 5,211 miles (8,386 km, 4,528 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to TRD?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 41m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from SAN to TRD?
Nonstop service on SAN–TRD depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 10h 41m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Trondheim?
Trondheim is 8 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to TRD?
Compare live fares online, then call CheapoTrav — our agents have unpublished consolidator fares on SAN–TRD that never appear on search engines, with no booking fees.
Why are some SAN to TRD fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SAN–TRD tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.