MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
7,922 km
4,923 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
7,922 km
4,923 mi / 4,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
56°
east northeast

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MTK SAN
Airport Name Makin Island Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code MTK SAN
ICAO Code NGMN KSAN
City Makin Island San Diego
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 3.370000, 172.990000 32.730000, -117.190000

Makin Island (MTK) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 7,922 kilometers (4,923 miles / 4,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:05 in Makin Island, it's 14:05 in San Diego. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Makin Island (MTK) follows a heading of 262° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Makin Island Airport (MTK) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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