AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
3,266 km
2,030 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
3,266 km
2,030 mi / 1,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Guatemala
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AAZ SAN
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code AAZ SAN
ICAO Code MGQZ KSAN
City Quezaltenango San Diego
Country Guatemala United States
Timezone America/Guatemala America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,779 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 32.730000, -117.190000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 3,266 kilometers (2,030 miles / 1,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:34 in Quezaltenango, it's 09:34 in San Diego.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,762 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 121° (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 Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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