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SAN to MKY: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Mackay (Mackay Airport)
7,198 mi
11,584 km · 6,255 nm
14h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+17h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
7,198 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 35m 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
- MKY — Mackay Airport · Mackay, 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 MKY
- BMP · Brampton Island Airport26 mi away
- HTI · Hamilton Island Airport58 mi away
- PPP · Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport62 mi away
- WSY · Whitsunday Island Airport68 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from MKY?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Mackay (MKY) is 7,198 miles (11,584 km, 6,255 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to MKY?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 35m 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 Mackay?
Mackay is 17 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to MKY?
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