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SAN to YXU: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → London (London Airport)
2,071 mi
3,333 km · 1,800 nm
4h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,071 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 32m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- YXU — London Airport · London, Canada
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near YXU
- YQS · St Thomas Municipal Airport18 mi away
- YCE · Centralia / James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome25 mi away
- YYZ · Lester B. Pearson International Airport88 mi away
- YKF · Waterloo Airport49 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from YXU?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to London (YXU) is 2,071 miles (3,333 km, 1,800 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to YXU?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 32m 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 London?
London is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to YXU?
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