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SAN to VAL: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Valenca (Valença Airport)
6,048 mi
9,733 km · 5,255 nm
12h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
6,048 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 20m gate to gate, flying east. 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
- VAL — Valença Airport · Valenca, 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 VAL
- SSA · Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport52 mi away
- IOS · Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport105 mi away
- UNA · Hotel Transamérica Airport142 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from VAL?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Valenca (VAL) is 6,048 miles (9,733 km, 5,255 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to VAL?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 20m 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 Valenca?
Valenca is 4 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to VAL?
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