SAN
San Diego
United States
8,761 km
5,444 miles
VAA
Vaasa
Finland
Distance
8,761 km
5,444 mi / 4,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SAN VAA
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Vaasa Airport
IATA Code SAN VAA
ICAO Code KSAN EFVA
City San Diego Vaasa
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 17 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 63.050000, 21.760000

San Diego (SAN) to Vaasa (VAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Vaasa Airport (VAA) in Vaasa, Finland is 8,761 kilometers (5,444 miles / 4,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Finland. 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 05:17 in San Diego, it's 15:17 in Vaasa. With a 10-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 Vaasa (VAA) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 326° (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 Vaasa Airport (VAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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