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SAN to WRZ: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Wirawila (Weerawila Airport)
9,484 mi
15,262 km · 8,241 nm
19h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
9,484 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 4m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- WRZ — Weerawila Airport · Wirawila, Sri Lanka
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near WRZ
- HRI · Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport8 mi away
- KCT · Koggala Airport65 mi away
- ADP · Ampara Airport80 mi away
- RML · Colombo Ratmalana Airport101 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from WRZ?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Wirawila (WRZ) is 9,484 miles (15,262 km, 8,241 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to WRZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 4m 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 Wirawila?
Wirawila is 12.5 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to WRZ?
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