PET
Pelotas
Brazil
9,882 km
6,140 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,882 km
6,140 mi / 5,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
310°
northwest

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PET SAN
Airport Name Pelotas Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code PET SAN
ICAO Code SBPK KSAN
City Pelotas San Diego
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 59 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -31.720000, -52.330000 32.730000, -117.190000

Pelotas (PET) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pelotas Airport (PET) in Pelotas, Brazil to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,882 kilometers (6,140 miles / 5,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 23:36 in Pelotas, it's 18:36 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 Pelotas (PET) follows a heading of 130° (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 Pelotas Airport (PET) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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