Distance From Dübendorf Air Base to San Diego International Airport

The distance from Dübendorf Air Base () to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 5963 miles or 9595 kilometers or 5178 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Zurich ( Switzerland ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zurich and San Diego takes around 13 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Dübendorf Air Base, Zurich, Switzerland to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 13 hours 42 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - SAN

Kilometers		9595 km
Statute Miles		5963 miles
Nautical Miles		5178 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 42 minutes

Dübendorf Air Base to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - to SAN Flight Path

Location of Dübendorf Air Base & San Diego International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Zurich to San Diego nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Zurich, Switzerland and San Diego, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SAN

Time difference between Zurich (Switzerland) and San Diego (United States) is 9 Hours.
San Diego time is 9 Hours behind Zurich.

Location	Local Time
Zurich (Switzerland)	2025-04-01, 10:47:24 CEST
San Diego (United States)	2025-04-01, 01:47:24 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Dübendorf Air Base ( / LSMD) Zurich, Switzerland

Destination

San Diego International Airport (SAN / KSAN) San Diego, United States