RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
9,920 km
6,164 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,920 km
6,164 mi / 5,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RIG SAN
Airport Name Rio Grande Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code RIG SAN
ICAO Code SJRG KSAN
City Rio Grande San Diego
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 27 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -32.080000, -52.160000 32.730000, -117.190000

Rio Grande (RIG) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,920 kilometers (6,164 miles / 5,356 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 08:25 in Rio Grande, it's 03:25 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 Rio Grande (RIG) 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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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