GRO
Girona
Spain
9,698 km
6,026 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,698 km
6,026 mi / 5,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
313°
northwest

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GRO SAN
Airport Name Girona Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code GRO SAN
ICAO Code LEGE KSAN
City Girona San Diego
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 468 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 41.900000, 2.760000 32.730000, -117.190000

Girona (GRO) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Girona Airport (GRO) in Girona, Spain to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,698 kilometers (6,026 miles / 5,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Spain 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 00:25 in Girona, it's 15:25 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 Girona (GRO) follows a heading of 40° (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 Girona Airport (GRO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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