AGP
Malaga
Spain
9,578 km
5,951 miles
SQL
San Carlos
United States
Distance
9,578 km
5,951 mi / 5,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
315°
northwest

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AGP SQL
Airport Name Malaga Airport San Carlos Airport
IATA Code AGP SQL
ICAO Code LEMG KSQL
City Malaga San Carlos
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 53 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 36.670000, -4.500000 37.510000, -122.250000

Malaga (AGP) to San Carlos (SQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malaga Airport (AGP) in Malaga, Spain to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 9,578 kilometers (5,951 miles / 5,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 12:15 in Malaga, it's 03:15 in San Carlos. 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 Carlos (SQL) to Malaga (AGP) follows a heading of 45° (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 Carlos Airport (SQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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