SAN
San Diego
United States
9,463 km
5,880 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
9,463 km
5,880 mi / 5,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
149°
south southeast

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SAN WCA
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code SAN WCA
ICAO Code KSAN SCST
City San Diego Castro
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Santiago
Elevation 17 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 -42.490000, -73.770000

San Diego (SAN) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 9,463 kilometers (5,880 miles / 5,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 United States with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:43 in San Diego, it's 12:43 in Castro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 325° (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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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