LOC
Lock
Australia
13,381 km
8,315 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
13,381 km
8,315 mi / 7,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LOC SAN
Airport Name Lock Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code LOC SAN
ICAO Code YLOK KSAN
City Lock San Diego
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 350 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -33.540000, 135.690000 32.730000, -117.190000

Lock (LOC) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lock Airport (LOC) in Lock, Australia to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 13,381 kilometers (8,315 miles / 7,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:01 in Lock, it's 22:31 in San Diego. With a 18.5-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 Lock (LOC) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lock Airport (LOC) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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