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SAN to MKZ: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Malacca (Malacca Airport)
8,905 mi
14,331 km · 7,738 nm
17h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
8,905 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 56m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- MKZ — Malacca Airport · Malacca, Malaysia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near MKZ
- KUL · Kuala Lumpur International Airport50 mi away
- DUM · Pinang Kampai Airport72 mi away
- SZB · Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport77 mi away
- SIN · Singapore Changi Airport136 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from MKZ?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Malacca (MKZ) is 8,905 miles (14,331 km, 7,738 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to MKZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 56m 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 Malacca?
Malacca is 15 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to MKZ?
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