GVX
Gavle / Sandviken
Sweden
8,833 km
5,489 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
8,833 km
5,489 mi / 4,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GVX SAN
Airport Name Gavle Sandviken Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code GVX SAN
ICAO Code ESSK KSAN
City Gavle / Sandviken San Diego
Country Sweden United States
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 224 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 60.590000, 16.950000 32.730000, -117.190000

Gavle / Sandviken (GVX) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gavle Sandviken Airport (GVX) in Gavle / Sandviken, Sweden to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 8,833 kilometers (5,489 miles / 4,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sweden 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 01:22 in Gavle / Sandviken, it's 16:22 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 Gavle / Sandviken (GVX) follows a heading of 21° (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 Gavle Sandviken Airport (GVX) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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