BLB
Panama City
Panama
4,678 km
2,907 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
4,678 km
2,907 mi / 2,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Panama
Heading
310°
northwest

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BLB SAN
Airport Name Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code BLB SAN
ICAO Code MPPA KSAN
City Panama City San Diego
Country Panama United States
Timezone America/Panama America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 52 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 8.910000, -79.600000 32.730000, -117.190000

Panama City (BLB) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) in Panama City, Panama to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 4,678 kilometers (2,907 miles / 2,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:29 in Panama City, it's 08:29 in San Diego. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Panama City (BLB) follows a heading of 116° (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 Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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