LJU
Ljubljana
Slovenia
9,985 km
6,204 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,985 km
6,204 mi / 5,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Ljubljana
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LJU SAN
Airport Name Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code LJU SAN
ICAO Code LJLJ KSAN
City Ljubljana San Diego
Country Slovenia United States
Timezone Europe/Ljubljana America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,273 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 46.220000, 14.460000 32.730000, -117.190000

Ljubljana (LJU) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) in Ljubljana, Slovenia to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,985 kilometers (6,204 miles / 5,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Slovenia 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 11:11 in Ljubljana, it's 02:11 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 1,256 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Ljubljana (LJU) follows a heading of 31° (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 Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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