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SDM to SOU: distance & flight time
San Diego (Brown Field Municipal Airport) → Southampton (Southampton Airport)
5,468 mi
8,799 km · 4,751 nm
11h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,468 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 11m gate to gate, flying northeast. 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
- SDM — Brown Field Municipal Airport · San Diego, United States
- SOU — Southampton Airport · Southampton, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SDM
Near SOU
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport52 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport53 mi away
- QLA · Lasham Airport22 mi away
- BBP · Bembridge Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SDM from SOU?
The flight distance from San Diego (SDM) to Southampton (SOU) is 5,468 miles (8,799 km, 4,751 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SDM to SOU?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 11m 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 Southampton?
Southampton is 8 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SDM to SOU?
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