SAN
San Diego
United States
8,613 km
5,352 miles
TUC
San Miguel de Tucuman
Argentina
Distance
8,613 km
5,352 mi / 4,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SAN TUC
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport
IATA Code SAN TUC
ICAO Code KSAN SANT
City San Diego San Miguel de Tucuman
Country United States Argentina
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Argentina/Tucuman
Elevation 17 ft 1,493 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 -26.840000, -65.100000

San Diego (SAN) to San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) in San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina is 8,613 kilometers (5,352 miles / 4,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 Argentina. 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 22:37 in San Diego, it's 03:37 in San Miguel de Tucuman. 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 1,476 feet between the two airports. Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport sits higher than San Diego International Airport.

The return flight from San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 317° (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 Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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