Distance From Köln-Sülz Balloonport to San Diego International Airport

The distance from Köln-Sülz Balloonport () to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 5733 miles or 9225 kilometers or 4978 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 Köln (Cologne) ( Germany ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Köln (Cologne) and San Diego takes around 13 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Köln-Sülz Balloonport, Köln (Cologne), Germany to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 13 hours 10 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		9225 km
Statute Miles		5733 miles
Nautical Miles		4978 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 10 minutes

Köln-Sülz Balloonport to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - to SAN Flight Path

Location of Köln-Sülz Balloonport & San Diego International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Köln (Cologne) to San Diego nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Köln (Cologne), Germany and San Diego, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SAN

Time difference between Köln (Cologne) (Germany) and San Diego (United States) is 9 Hours.
San Diego time is 9 Hours behind Köln (Cologne).

Location	Local Time
Köln (Cologne) (Germany)	2025-12-14, 08:45:03 CET
San Diego (United States)	2025-12-13, 23:45:03 PST

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

Köln-Sülz Balloonport ( / ) Köln (Cologne), Germany

Destination

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