LFW
Lome
Togo
12,219 km
7,593 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
12,219 km
7,593 mi / 6,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lome
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LFW SAN
Airport Name Lome-Tokoin Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code LFW SAN
ICAO Code DXXX KSAN
City Lome San Diego
Country Togo United States
Timezone Africa/Lome America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 72 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 6.170000, 1.250000 32.730000, -117.190000

Lome (LFW) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) in Lome, Togo to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 12,219 kilometers (7,593 miles / 6,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Togo with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:57 in Lome, it's 00:57 in San Diego. With a 8-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 Lome (LFW) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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