ESM
Tachina
Ecuador
5,278 km
3,280 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
5,278 km
3,280 mi / 2,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ESM SAN
Airport Name General Rivadeneira Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code ESM SAN
ICAO Code SETN KSAN
City Tachina San Diego
Country Ecuador United States
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 32 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 0.980000, -79.630000 32.730000, -117.190000

Tachina (ESM) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) in Tachina, Ecuador to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 5,278 kilometers (3,280 miles / 2,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:14 in Tachina, it's 18:14 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 Tachina (ESM) follows a heading of 124° (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 General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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