SAN
San Diego
United States
10,382 km
6,451 miles
SJJ
Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Distance
10,382 km
6,451 mi / 5,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SAN SJJ
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Sarajevo International Airport
IATA Code SAN SJJ
ICAO Code KSAN LQSA
City San Diego Sarajevo
Country United States Bosnia and Herzegovina
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Sarajevo
Elevation 17 ft 1,708 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 43.820000, 18.330000

San Diego (SAN) to Sarajevo (SJJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina is 10,382 kilometers (6,451 miles / 5,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 United States with Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:22 in San Diego, it's 08:22 in Sarajevo. 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 1,691 feet between the two airports. Sarajevo International Airport sits higher than San Diego International Airport.

The return flight from Sarajevo (SJJ) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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