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SAN to UPP: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Opolu (Upolu Airport)
2,525 mi
4,063 km · 2,194 nm
5h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,525 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 25m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- UPP — Upolu Airport · Opolu, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near UPP
- MUE · Waimea Kohala Airport22 mi away
- WKL · Waikoloa Heliport24 mi away
- HNM · Hana Airport38 mi away
- KOA · Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport38 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from UPP?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Opolu (UPP) is 2,525 miles (4,063 km, 2,194 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to UPP?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 25m 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 Opolu?
Opolu is 3 hours behind San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to UPP?
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