SAN
San Diego
United States
5,644 km
3,507 miles
TQS
Tres Esquinas
Colombia
Distance
5,644 km
3,507 mi / 3,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SAN TQS
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Tres Esquinas Air Base
IATA Code SAN TQS
ICAO Code KSAN SKTQ
City San Diego Tres Esquinas
Country United States Colombia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Bogota
Elevation 17 ft 585 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 0.750000, -75.230000

San Diego (SAN) to Tres Esquinas (TQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) in Tres Esquinas, Colombia is 5,644 kilometers (3,507 miles / 3,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Colombia. 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 23:30 in San Diego, it's 02:30 in Tres Esquinas. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tres Esquinas (TQS) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 313° (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 Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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