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SAN to ISA: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Mount Isa (Mount Isa Airport)
7,728 mi
12,437 km · 6,715 nm
15h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+17h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
7,728 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 37m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 17-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- ISA — Mount Isa Airport · Mount Isa, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near ISA
- CNJ · Cloncurry Airport66 mi away
- JCK · Julia Creek Airport144 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from ISA?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Mount Isa (ISA) is 7,728 miles (12,437 km, 6,715 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to ISA?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 37m 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 Mount Isa?
Mount Isa is 17 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to ISA?
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