POI
Potosi
Bolivia
7,979 km
4,958 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
7,979 km
4,958 mi / 4,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/La_Paz
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

POI SAN
Airport Name Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code POI SAN
ICAO Code SLPO KSAN
City Potosi San Diego
Country Bolivia United States
Timezone America/La_Paz America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 12,913 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -19.540000, -65.720000 32.730000, -117.190000

Potosi (POI) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 7,979 kilometers (4,958 miles / 4,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Bolivia 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 01:13 in Potosi, it's 21:13 in San Diego. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,896 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Potosi (POI) follows a heading of 129° (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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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