ABC
Albacete
Spain
9,625 km
5,981 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,625 km
5,981 mi / 5,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABC SAN
Airport Name Albacete-Los Llanos Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code ABC SAN
ICAO Code LEAB KSAN
City Albacete San Diego
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,302 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 38.950000, -1.860000 32.730000, -117.190000

Albacete (ABC) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albacete-Los Llanos Airport (ABC) in Albacete, Spain to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,625 kilometers (5,981 miles / 5,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Spain with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:25 in Albacete, it's 03:25 in San Diego. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,285 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Albacete-Los Llanos Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Albacete (ABC) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Albacete-Los Llanos Airport (ABC) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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