FOR
Fortaleza
Brazil
9,181 km
5,705 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,181 km
5,705 mi / 4,957 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
304°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FOR SAN
Airport Name Pinto Martins International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code FOR SAN
ICAO Code SBFZ KSAN
City Fortaleza San Diego
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Fortaleza America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 82 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -3.780000, -38.530000 32.730000, -117.190000

Fortaleza (FOR) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) in Fortaleza, Brazil to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,181 kilometers (5,705 miles / 4,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Brazil 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 15:34 in Fortaleza, it's 10:34 in San Diego. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Fortaleza (FOR) follows a heading of 99° (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 Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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