LUX
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
9,293 km
5,774 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,293 km
5,774 mi / 5,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Luxembourg
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LUX SAN
Airport Name Luxembourg-Findel International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code LUX SAN
ICAO Code ELLX KSAN
City Luxembourg San Diego
Country Luxembourg United States
Timezone Europe/Luxembourg America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,234 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 49.630000, 6.210000 32.730000, -117.190000

Luxembourg (LUX) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX) in Luxembourg, Luxembourg to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,293 kilometers (5,774 miles / 5,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Luxembourg 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 09:16 in Luxembourg, it's 00:16 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 1,217 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Luxembourg-Findel International Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Luxembourg (LUX) follows a heading of 33° (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 Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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