SAN
San Diego
United States
11,038 km
6,858 miles
WTP
Fatima Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,038 km
6,858 mi / 5,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

SAN WTP
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Woitape Airport
IATA Code SAN WTP
ICAO Code KSAN AYWT
City San Diego Fatima Mission
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 17 ft 5,200 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 -8.550000, 147.250000

San Diego (SAN) to Fatima Mission (WTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Woitape Airport (WTP) in Fatima Mission, Papua New Guinea is 11,038 kilometers (6,858 miles / 5,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 12:07 in San Diego, it's 06:07 in Fatima Mission. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,183 feet between the two airports. Woitape Airport sits higher than San Diego International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fatima Mission (WTP) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 58° (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 Woitape Airport (WTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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