SAN
San Diego
United States
9,766 km
6,068 miles
TIQ
Tinian Island
MP
Distance
9,766 km
6,068 mi / 5,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
286°
west northwest

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SAN TIQ
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Francisco Manglona Borja/Tinian International Airport
IATA Code SAN TIQ
ICAO Code KSAN PGWT
City San Diego Tinian Island
Country United States MP
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Saipan
Elevation 17 ft 270 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 15.000000, 145.600000

San Diego (SAN) to Tinian Island (TIQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Francisco Manglona Borja/Tinian International Airport (TIQ) in Tinian Island, MP is 9,766 kilometers (6,068 miles / 5,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:21 in San Diego, it's 18:21 in Tinian Island. 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 Tinian Island (TIQ) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). 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 Francisco Manglona Borja/Tinian International Airport (TIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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