Distance From Rufforth West to San Diego International Airport

The distance from Rufforth West () to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 5340 miles or 8594 kilometers or 4637 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 York (Rufforth) ( United Kingdom ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between York (Rufforth) and San Diego takes around 12 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rufforth West, York (Rufforth), United Kingdom to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 12 hours 16 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		8594 km
Statute Miles		5340 miles
Nautical Miles		4637 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 16 minutes

Rufforth West to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - to SAN Flight Path

Location of Rufforth West & San Diego International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view York (Rufforth) to San Diego nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between York (Rufforth), United Kingdom and San Diego, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SAN

Time difference between York (Rufforth) (United Kingdom) and San Diego (United States) is 8 Hours.
San Diego time is 8 Hours behind York (Rufforth).

Location	Local Time
York (Rufforth) (United Kingdom)	2026-07-10, 17:35:34 BST
San Diego (United States)	2026-07-10, 09:35:34 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

Rufforth West ( / ) York (Rufforth), United Kingdom

Destination

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