ARE
Arecibo
United States
5,256 km
3,266 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
5,256 km
3,266 mi / 2,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Puerto_Rico
Heading
298°
west northwest

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ARE SAN
Airport Name Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code ARE SAN
ICAO Code TJAB KSAN
City Arecibo San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Puerto_Rico America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 21 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 18.450000, -66.680000 32.730000, -117.190000

Arecibo (ARE) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE) in Arecibo, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 5,256 kilometers (3,266 miles / 2,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 4-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 23:26 in Arecibo, it's 19:26 in San Diego. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Arecibo (ARE) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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