ROP
Rota Island
MP
9,849 km
6,120 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,849 km
6,120 mi / 5,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Saipan
Heading
57°
east northeast

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ROP SAN
Airport Name Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code ROP SAN
ICAO Code PGRO KSAN
City Rota Island San Diego
Country MP United States
Timezone Pacific/Saipan America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 606 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 14.170000, 145.240000 32.730000, -117.190000

Rota Island (ROP) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport (ROP) in Rota Island, MP to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,849 kilometers (6,120 miles / 5,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 MP with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:46 in Rota Island, it's 16:46 in San Diego. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Rota Island (ROP) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport (ROP) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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