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SAN to PCN: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Picton (Picton Aerodrome)
6,732 mi
10,834 km · 5,850 nm
13h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+19h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
6,732 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 40m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 19-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- PCN — Picton Aerodrome · Picton, New Zealand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near PCN
- BHE · Woodbourne Airport13 mi away
- NSN · Nelson Airport38 mi away
- WLG · Wellington International Airport44 mi away
- MZP · Motueka Airport53 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from PCN?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Picton (PCN) is 6,732 miles (10,834 km, 5,850 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to PCN?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 40m 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 Picton?
Picton is 19 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to PCN?
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