MDX
Mercedes
Argentina
9,285 km
5,770 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,285 km
5,770 mi / 5,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Argentina/Cordoba
Heading
313°
northwest

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MDX SAN
Airport Name Mercedes Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code MDX SAN
ICAO Code SATM KSAN
City Mercedes San Diego
Country Argentina United States
Timezone America/Argentina/Cordoba America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 358 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -29.220000, -58.090000 32.730000, -117.190000

Mercedes (MDX) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mercedes Airport (MDX) in Mercedes, Argentina to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,285 kilometers (5,770 miles / 5,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Argentina with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:20 in Mercedes, it's 08:20 in San Diego. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Mercedes (MDX) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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