PLP
La Palma
Panama
4,837 km
3,006 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
4,837 km
3,006 mi / 2,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Panama
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PLP SAN
Airport Name Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code PLP SAN
ICAO Code MPLP KSAN
City La Palma San Diego
Country Panama United States
Timezone America/Panama America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 30 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 8.410000, -78.140000 32.730000, -117.190000

La Palma (PLP) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) in La Palma, Panama to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 4,837 kilometers (3,006 miles / 2,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Panama with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:46 in La Palma, it's 17:46 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 La Palma (PLP) follows a heading of 115° (east 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 Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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