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SDM to IGU: distance & flight time
San Diego (Brown Field Municipal Airport) → Foz Do Iguacu (Cataratas International Airport)
5,749 mi
9,252 km · 4,996 nm
11h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,749 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 44m 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
- SDM — Brown Field Municipal Airport · San Diego, United States
- IGU — Cataratas International Airport · Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SDM
Near IGU
- IGR · Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport9 mi away
- AGT · Guarani International Airport24 mi away
- ELO · El Dorado Airport55 mi away
- CAC · Cascavel Airport74 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SDM from IGU?
The flight distance from San Diego (SDM) to Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) is 5,749 miles (9,252 km, 4,996 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SDM to IGU?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 44m 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 Foz Do Iguacu?
Foz Do Iguacu is 4 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SDM to IGU?
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