RIH
Río Hato
Panama
4,672 km
2,903 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
4,672 km
2,903 mi / 2,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Panama
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RIH SAN
Airport Name Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code RIH SAN
ICAO Code MPSM KSAN
City Río Hato San Diego
Country Panama United States
Timezone America/Panama America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 105 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 8.380000, -80.130000 32.730000, -117.190000

Río Hato (RIH) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) in Río Hato, Panama to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 4,672 kilometers (2,903 miles / 2,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 an international route connecting Panama with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:29 in Río Hato, it's 02:29 in San Diego. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Río Hato (RIH) follows a heading of 117° (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 Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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