LWK
Lerwick
United Kingdom
8,159 km
5,070 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
8,159 km
5,070 mi / 4,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
308°
northwest

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LWK SAN
Airport Name Lerwick / Tingwall Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code LWK SAN
ICAO Code EGET KSAN
City Lerwick San Diego
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 43 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 60.190000, -1.240000 32.730000, -117.190000

Lerwick (LWK) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) in Lerwick, United Kingdom to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 8,159 kilometers (5,070 miles / 4,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 United Kingdom 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 10:30 in Lerwick, it's 02:30 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 Lerwick (LWK) follows a heading of 28° (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 Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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