MTX
Fairbanks
United States
4,126 km
2,564 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
4,126 km
2,564 mi / 2,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
135°
southeast

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MTX SAN
Airport Name Metro Field San Diego International Airport
IATA Code MTX SAN
ICAO Code KMTF KSAN
City Fairbanks San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 432 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 64.810000, -147.760000 32.730000, -117.190000

Fairbanks (MTX) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Metro Field (MTX) in Fairbanks, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 4,126 kilometers (2,564 miles / 2,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 09:19 in Fairbanks, it's 10:19 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Fairbanks (MTX) follows a heading of 339° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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