EDM
La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs
France
9,098 km
5,653 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,098 km
5,653 mi / 4,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EDM SAN
Airport Name La Roche-sur-Yon Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code EDM SAN
ICAO Code LFRI KSAN
City La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs San Diego
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 299 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 46.700000, -1.380000 32.730000, -117.190000

La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs (EDM) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Roche-sur-Yon Airport (EDM) in La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs, France to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,098 kilometers (5,653 miles / 4,912 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 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 12:33 in La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs, it's 03:33 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 La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs (EDM) follows a heading of 39° (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 La Roche-sur-Yon Airport (EDM) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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