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SAN to CTD: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Chitré (Alonso Valderrama Airport)
2,907 mi
4,678 km · 2,526 nm
6h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,907 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 10m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- CTD — Alonso Valderrama Airport · Chitré, Panama
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near CTD
- RIH · Scarlett Martinez International Airport33 mi away
- SYP · Ruben Cantu Airport37 mi away
- BLB · Panama Pacific International Airport85 mi away
- PAC · Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport90 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from CTD?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Chitré (CTD) is 2,907 miles (4,678 km, 2,526 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to CTD?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 10m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Chitré?
Chitré is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to CTD?
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