CFR
Caen/Carpiquet
France
8,973 km
5,576 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
8,973 km
5,576 mi / 4,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CFR SAN
Airport Name Caen-Carpiquet Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code CFR SAN
ICAO Code LFRK KSAN
City Caen/Carpiquet San Diego
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 256 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 49.170000, -0.450000 32.730000, -117.190000

Caen/Carpiquet (CFR) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caen-Carpiquet Airport (CFR) in Caen/Carpiquet, France to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 8,973 kilometers (5,576 miles / 4,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting France 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 09:44 in Caen/Carpiquet, it's 00:44 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 Caen/Carpiquet (CFR) follows a heading of 36° (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 Caen-Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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