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SAN to RCH: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Rio Hacha (Almirante Padilla Airport)
3,158 mi
5,083 km · 2,744 nm
6h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,158 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 40m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- RCH — Almirante Padilla Airport · Rio Hacha, Colombia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near RCH
- MCJ · Jorge Isaac Airport36 mi away
- VUP · Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport79 mi away
- SMR · Simón Bolívar International Airport93 mi away
- MAR · La Chinita International Airport105 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from RCH?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Rio Hacha (RCH) is 3,158 miles (5,083 km, 2,744 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to RCH?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 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 Rio Hacha?
Rio Hacha is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to RCH?
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