Distance From Leeuwarden Air Base to San Diego International Airport, LWR - SAN Distance

The distance from Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 5585 miles or 8989 kilometers or 4851 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 Leeuwarden ( Netherlands ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Leeuwarden and San Diego takes around 12 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Leeuwarden Air Base, Leeuwarden, Netherlands to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 12 hours 50 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 • LWR - SAN

Kilometers		8989 km
Statute Miles		5585 miles
Nautical Miles		4851 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 50 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Leeuwarden, Netherlands and San Diego, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Leeuwarden, Netherlands and San Diego, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LWR - SAN

Time difference between Leeuwarden (Netherlands) and San Diego (United States) is 8 Hours.
San Diego time is 8 Hours behind Leeuwarden.

Location	Local Time
Leeuwarden (Netherlands)	2026-03-18, 06:14:14 CET
San Diego (United States)	2026-03-17, 22:14:14 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

Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR / EHLW) Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Destination

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