RDS
Rincon de los Sauces
Argentina
9,264 km
5,757 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,264 km
5,757 mi / 5,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RDS SAN
Airport Name Rincon De Los Sauces Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code RDS SAN
ICAO Code SAHS KSAN
City Rincon de los Sauces San Diego
Country Argentina United States
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,968 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -37.390000, -68.900000 32.730000, -117.190000

Rincon de los Sauces (RDS) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (RDS) in Rincon de los Sauces, Argentina to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,264 kilometers (5,757 miles / 5,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Argentina 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 16:57 in Rincon de los Sauces, it's 11:57 in San Diego. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,951 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Rincon De Los Sauces Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Rincon de los Sauces (RDS) follows a heading of 143° (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 Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (RDS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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