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SAN to QSC: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Sao Carlos (Mário Pereira Lopes–São Carlos Airport)
5,923 mi
9,532 km · 5,147 nm
12h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,923 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 5m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- QSC — Mário Pereira Lopes–São Carlos Airport · Sao Carlos, Brazil
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near QSC
- AQA · Araraquara Airport15 mi away
- QPS · Campo Fontenelle Airport37 mi away
- RAO · Leite Lopes Airport52 mi away
- JTC · Bauru - Arealva Airport76 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from QSC?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Sao Carlos (QSC) is 5,923 miles (9,532 km, 5,147 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to QSC?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 5m 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 Sao Carlos?
Sao Carlos is 4 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to QSC?
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