SAN
San Diego
United States
9,804 km
6,092 miles
TFL
Teofilo Otoni
Brazil
Distance
9,804 km
6,092 mi / 5,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SAN TFL
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport
IATA Code SAN TFL
ICAO Code KSAN SNTO
City San Diego Teofilo Otoni
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 17 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 -17.890000, -41.510000

San Diego (SAN) to Teofilo Otoni (TFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport (TFL) in Teofilo Otoni, Brazil is 9,804 kilometers (6,092 miles / 5,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:23 in San Diego, it's 22:23 in Teofilo Otoni. 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 1,555 feet between the two airports. Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport sits higher than San Diego International Airport.

The return flight from Teofilo Otoni (TFL) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 305° (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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport (TFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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