OBS
Aubenas/Ardeche Meridional
France
9,590 km
5,959 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,590 km
5,959 mi / 5,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

OBS SAN
Airport Name Aubenas-Ardeche Meridional Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code OBS SAN
ICAO Code LFHO KSAN
City Aubenas/Ardeche Meridional San Diego
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 923 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 44.540000, 4.370000 32.730000, -117.190000

Aubenas/Ardeche Meridional (OBS) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aubenas-Ardeche Meridional Airport (OBS) in Aubenas/Ardeche Meridional, France to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,590 kilometers (5,959 miles / 5,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 France 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 14:56 in Aubenas/Ardeche Meridional, it's 05:56 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 Aubenas/Ardeche Meridional (OBS) follows a heading of 37° (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 Aubenas-Ardeche Meridional Airport (OBS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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