AGP
Malaga
Spain
9,606 km
5,969 miles
SDM
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,606 km
5,969 mi / 5,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
309°
northwest

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AGP SDM
Airport Name Malaga Airport Brown Field Municipal Airport
IATA Code AGP SDM
ICAO Code LEMG KSDM
City Malaga San Diego
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 53 ft 526 ft
Coordinates 36.670000, -4.500000 32.570000, -116.980000

Malaga (AGP) to San Diego (SDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malaga Airport (AGP) in Malaga, Spain to Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) in San Diego, United States is 9,606 kilometers (5,969 miles / 5,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:34 in Malaga, it's 09:34 in San Diego. With a 9-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 (SDM) to Malaga (AGP) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Malaga Airport (AGP) and Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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