SAN
San Diego
United States
6,940 km
4,313 miles
SYK
Stykkisholmur
Iceland
Distance
6,940 km
4,313 mi / 3,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SAN SYK
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Stykkisholmur Airport
IATA Code SAN SYK
ICAO Code KSAN BIST
City San Diego Stykkisholmur
Country United States Iceland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 17 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 65.060000, -22.790000

San Diego (SAN) to Stykkisholmur (SYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Stykkisholmur Airport (SYK) in Stykkisholmur, Iceland is 6,940 kilometers (4,313 miles / 3,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 States with Iceland. 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 21:05 in San Diego, it's 05:05 in Stykkisholmur. 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 Stykkisholmur (SYK) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 Stykkisholmur Airport (SYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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