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SAN to VLU: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Velikiye Luki (Velikiye Luki Airport)
5,996 mi
9,649 km · 5,210 nm
12h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
5,996 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 13m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- VLU — Velikiye Luki Airport · Velikiye Luki, Russia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near VLU
- VTB · Vitebsk Vostochny Airport87 mi away
- LNX · Smolensk North Airport121 mi away
- PKV · Pskov Airport128 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from VLU?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Velikiye Luki (VLU) is 5,996 miles (9,649 km, 5,210 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to VLU?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 13m 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 Velikiye Luki?
Velikiye Luki is 10 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to VLU?
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