GNB
Grenoble/Saint-Geoirs
France
9,581 km
5,953 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,581 km
5,953 mi / 5,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
315°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GNB SAN
Airport Name Grenoble-Isere Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code GNB SAN
ICAO Code LFLS KSAN
City Grenoble/Saint-Geoirs San Diego
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,302 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 45.360000, 5.330000 32.730000, -117.190000

Grenoble/Saint-Geoirs (GNB) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grenoble-Isere Airport (GNB) in Grenoble/Saint-Geoirs, France to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,581 kilometers (5,953 miles / 5,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 08:55 in Grenoble/Saint-Geoirs, it's 23:55 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 1,285 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Grenoble-Isere Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Grenoble/Saint-Geoirs (GNB) 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 Grenoble-Isere Airport (GNB) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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