# Distance from San Diego (SAN) to Waterford (WAT)

> 8,398 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,398 km / 5,218 mi / 4,535 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 36° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 305° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Ireland
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 17:32 in San Diego, it's 01:32 in Waterford)
- **Elevation difference**: 102 ft (WAT is higher than SAN)

## Airports

### [San Diego International Airport (SAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/san-san-diego-san-diego-international-airport/1ef266df-375a-6760-a0f3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: San Diego, United States
- ICAO: KSAN
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 32.730000, -117.190000
- Elevation: 17 ft

### [Waterford Airport (WAT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wat-waterford-waterford-airport/1ef266de-c7b2-696c-93c2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Waterford, Ireland
- ICAO: EIWF
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
- Coordinates: 52.190000, -7.090000
- Elevation: 119 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 17:32 in San Diego, it's 01:32 in Waterford.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [San Diego International Airport (SAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/san-san-diego-san-diego-international-airport/1ef266df-375a-6760-a0f3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Waterford Airport (WAT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wat-waterford-waterford-airport/1ef266de-c7b2-696c-93c2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)