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SAN to ZAD: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Zadar (Zadar Airport)
6,345 mi
10,211 km · 5,514 nm
12h 54m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,345 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 54m 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
- ZAD — Zadar Airport · Zadar, Croatia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near SAN
Near ZAD
- LSZ · Lošinj Island Airport57 mi away
- SPU · Split Airport62 mi away
- RJK · Rijeka Airport86 mi away
- BWK · Bol Airport88 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from ZAD?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Zadar (ZAD) is 6,345 miles (10,211 km, 5,514 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to ZAD?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 54m 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 Zadar?
Zadar is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to ZAD?
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