BAI
Punta Arenas
Costa Rica
4,351 km
2,704 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
4,351 km
2,704 mi / 2,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BAI SAN
Airport Name Buenos Aires Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code BAI SAN
ICAO Code MRBA KSAN
City Punta Arenas San Diego
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,214 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 9.160000, -83.330000 32.730000, -117.190000

Punta Arenas (BAI) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 4,351 kilometers (2,704 miles / 2,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Costa Rica with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:43 in Punta Arenas, it's 18:43 in San Diego.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,197 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Buenos Aires Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 119° (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 Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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