PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
3,999 km
2,485 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
3,999 km
2,485 mi / 2,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Managua
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PUZ SAN
Airport Name Puerto Cabezas Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code PUZ SAN
ICAO Code MNPC KSAN
City Puerto Cabezas San Diego
Country Nicaragua United States
Timezone America/Managua America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 52 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 14.050000, -83.390000 32.730000, -117.190000

Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 3,999 kilometers (2,485 miles / 2,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 an international route connecting Nicaragua with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:56 in Puerto Cabezas, it's 21:56 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) follows a heading of 113° (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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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