SAN
San Diego
United States
8,605 km
5,347 miles
ULK
Lensk
Russia
Distance
8,605 km
5,347 mi / 4,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
337°
north northwest

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SAN ULK
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Lensk Airport
IATA Code SAN ULK
ICAO Code KSAN UERL
City San Diego Lensk
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 17 ft 801 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 60.720000, 114.830000

San Diego (SAN) to Lensk (ULK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Lensk Airport (ULK) in Lensk, Russia is 8,605 kilometers (5,347 miles / 4,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Russia. 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 01:55 in San Diego, it's 18:55 in Lensk. With a 17-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 Lensk (ULK) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 43° (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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Lensk Airport (ULK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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