RVD
Rio Verde
Brazil
9,002 km
5,593 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,002 km
5,593 mi / 4,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RVD SAN
Airport Name General Leite de Castro Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code RVD SAN
ICAO Code SWLC KSAN
City Rio Verde San Diego
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,464 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -17.830000, -50.960000 32.730000, -117.190000

Rio Verde (RVD) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Leite de Castro Airport (RVD) in Rio Verde, Brazil to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 9,002 kilometers (5,593 miles / 4,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 01:18 in Rio Verde, it's 20:18 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 2,447 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than General Leite de Castro Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Rio Verde (RVD) follows a heading of 118° (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 General Leite de Castro Airport (RVD) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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