NLK
Burnt Pine
NF
10,457 km
6,498 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
10,457 km
6,498 mi / 5,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Norfolk
Heading
54°
northeast

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NLK SAN
Airport Name Norfolk Island International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code NLK SAN
ICAO Code YSNF KSAN
City Burnt Pine San Diego
Country NF United States
Timezone Pacific/Norfolk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 371 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -29.040000, 167.940000 32.730000, -117.190000

Burnt Pine (NLK) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK) in Burnt Pine, NF to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 10,457 kilometers (6,498 miles / 5,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 NF with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:23 in Burnt Pine, it's 21:23 in San Diego. With a 20-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 Burnt Pine (NLK) follows a heading of 238° (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 Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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