PAV
Paulo Afonso
Brazil
9,555 km
5,937 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,555 km
5,937 mi / 5,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Maceio
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PAV SAN
Airport Name Paulo Afonso Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code PAV SAN
ICAO Code SBUF KSAN
City Paulo Afonso San Diego
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Maceio America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 883 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -9.400000, -38.250000 32.730000, -117.190000

Paulo Afonso (PAV) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) in Paulo Afonso, Brazil to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,555 kilometers (5,937 miles / 5,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Brazil 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 10:25 in Paulo Afonso, it's 05:25 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 Paulo Afonso (PAV) follows a heading of 104° (east 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 Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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