AVB
Aviano
Italy
9,910 km
6,158 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,910 km
6,158 mi / 5,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Rome
Heading
320°
northwest

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AVB SAN
Airport Name Aviano Air Base San Diego International Airport
IATA Code AVB SAN
ICAO Code LIPA KSAN
City Aviano San Diego
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 410 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 46.030000, 12.600000 32.730000, -117.190000

Aviano (AVB) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aviano Air Base (AVB) in Aviano, Italy to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,910 kilometers (6,158 miles / 5,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Italy 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 01:25 in Aviano, it's 16:25 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.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Aviano (AVB) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Aviano Air Base (AVB) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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