MCO
Orlando
United States
3,432 km
2,133 miles
SDM
San Diego
United States
Distance
3,432 km
2,133 mi / 1,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
287°
west northwest

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MCO SDM
Airport Name Orlando International Airport Brown Field Municipal Airport
IATA Code MCO SDM
ICAO Code KMCO KSDM
City Orlando San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 96 ft 526 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, -81.310000 32.570000, -116.980000

Orlando (MCO) to San Diego (SDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States to Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) in San Diego, United States is 3,432 kilometers (2,133 miles / 1,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 11:27 in Orlando, it's 08:27 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 (SDM) to Orlando (MCO) follows a heading of 88° (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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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