RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
8,590 km
5,338 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
8,590 km
5,338 mi / 4,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
52°
northeast

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RTA SAN
Airport Name Rotuma Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code RTA SAN
ICAO Code NFNR KSAN
City Rotuma San Diego
Country Fiji United States
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 22 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -12.480000, 177.070000 32.730000, -117.190000

Rotuma (RTA) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 8,590 kilometers (5,338 miles / 4,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Fiji 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 06:17 in Rotuma, it's 10:17 in San Diego. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Rotuma (RTA) follows a heading of 246° (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 Rotuma Airport (RTA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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