Distance From Locarno Airport to San Diego International Airport

The distance from Locarno Airport () to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 6033 miles or 9708 kilometers or 5239 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 Locarno ( Switzerland ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Locarno and San Diego takes around 13 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Locarno Airport, Locarno, Switzerland to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 13 hours 52 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		9708 km
Statute Miles		6033 miles
Nautical Miles		5239 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 52 minutes

Locarno Airport to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - to SAN Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SAN

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

Location	Local Time
Locarno (Switzerland)	2025-12-17, 07:37:33 CET
San Diego (United States)	2025-12-16, 22:37:33 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

Locarno Airport ( / LSZL) Locarno, Switzerland

Destination

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