AGP
Malaga
Spain
9,608 km
5,970 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,608 km
5,970 mi / 5,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AGP SAN
Airport Name Malaga Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code AGP SAN
ICAO Code LEMG KSAN
City Malaga San Diego
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 53 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 36.670000, -4.500000 32.730000, -117.190000

Malaga (AGP) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malaga Airport (AGP) in Malaga, Spain to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,608 kilometers (5,970 miles / 5,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Spain with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:58 in Malaga, it's 02:58 in San Diego. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Malaga (AGP) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Malaga Airport (AGP) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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