Airport Comparison
| BMD | SAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport | San Diego International Airport |
| IATA Code | BMD | SAN |
| ICAO Code | FMML | KSAN |
| City | Belo sur Tsiribihina | San Diego |
| Country | Madagascar | United States |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 154 ft | 17 ft |
| Coordinates | -19.690000, 44.540000 | 32.730000, -117.190000 |
Belo sur Tsiribihina (BMD) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport (BMD) in Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 17,693 kilometers (10,994 miles / 9,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.
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 Madagascar with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 21:03 in Belo sur Tsiribihina, it's 10:03 in San Diego. With a 11-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 Belo sur Tsiribihina (BMD) follows a heading of 56° (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 Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport (BMD) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.