COV
Covilha Airport
Portugal
9,158 km
5,691 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,158 km
5,691 mi / 4,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
307°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

COV SAN
Airport Name Covilha Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code COV SAN
ICAO Code LPCV KSAN
City N/A San Diego
Country Portugal United States
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,572 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 40.260000, -7.480000 32.730000, -117.190000

Covilha Airport (COV) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Covilha Airport (COV) in Covilha Airport, Portugal to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,158 kilometers (5,691 miles / 4,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Portugal 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 15:39 in Covilha Airport, it's 07:39 in San Diego. With a 8-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 1,555 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Covilha Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Covilha Airport (COV) follows a heading of 46° (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 Covilha Airport (COV) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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