MTQ
Mitchell Airport
Australia
11,982 km
7,445 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
11,982 km
7,445 mi / 6,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
62°
east northeast

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MTQ SAN
Airport Name Mitchell Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code MTQ SAN
ICAO Code YMIT KSAN
City N/A San Diego
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,144 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -26.480000, 147.940000 32.730000, -117.190000

Mitchell Airport (MTQ) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mitchell Airport (MTQ) in Mitchell Airport, Australia to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 11,982 kilometers (7,445 miles / 6,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:46 in Mitchell Airport, it's 03:46 in San Diego. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,127 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Mitchell Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Mitchell Airport (MTQ) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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