RAO
Ribeirao Preto
Brazil
9,491 km
5,898 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,491 km
5,898 mi / 5,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RAO SAN
Airport Name Leite Lopes Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code RAO SAN
ICAO Code SBRP KSAN
City Ribeirao Preto San Diego
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,806 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -21.140000, -47.780000 32.730000, -117.190000

Ribeirao Preto (RAO) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,491 kilometers (5,898 miles / 5,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 12:34 in Ribeirao Preto, it's 07:34 in San Diego. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,789 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Leite Lopes Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Ribeirao Preto (RAO) follows a heading of 119° (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 Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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