GPA
Patras
Greece
11,047 km
6,864 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
11,047 km
6,864 mi / 5,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Athens
Heading
326°
northwest

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GPA SAN
Airport Name Araxos Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code GPA SAN
ICAO Code LGRX KSAN
City Patras San Diego
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 46 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 38.150000, 21.430000 32.730000, -117.190000

Patras (GPA) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Araxos Airport (GPA) in Patras, Greece to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 11,047 kilometers (6,864 miles / 5,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Greece 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 09:37 in Patras, it's 23:37 in San Diego. With a 10-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 Patras (GPA) 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 Araxos Airport (GPA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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