LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
8,989 km
5,585 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
8,989 km
5,585 mi / 4,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
314°
northwest

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LWR SAN
Airport Name Leeuwarden Air Base San Diego International Airport
IATA Code LWR SAN
ICAO Code EHLW KSAN
City Leeuwarden San Diego
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 53.230000, 5.760000 32.730000, -117.190000

Leeuwarden (LWR) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 8,989 kilometers (5,585 miles / 4,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Netherlands 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 07:00 in Leeuwarden, it's 22:00 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.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Leeuwarden (LWR) 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 Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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