Distance From Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport to San Diego International Airport, VUP - SAN Distance

The distance from Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 3184 miles or 5124 kilometers or 2765 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Valledupar ( Colombia ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Valledupar and San Diego takes around 7 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport, Valledupar, Colombia to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 7 hours 19 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • VUP - SAN

Kilometers		5124 km
Statute Miles		3184 miles
Nautical Miles		2765 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 19 minutes

Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - VUP to SAN Flight Path

Location of Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport & San Diego International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Valledupar to San Diego nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Valledupar, Colombia and San Diego, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Valledupar, Colombia and San Diego, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VUP - SAN

Time difference between Valledupar (Colombia) and San Diego (United States) is 2 Hours.
San Diego time is 2 Hours behind Valledupar.

Location	Local Time
Valledupar (Colombia)	2026-03-21, 02:53:41 -05
San Diego (United States)	2026-03-21, 00:53:41 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (VUP / SKVP) Valledupar, Colombia

Destination

San Diego International Airport (SAN / KSAN) San Diego, United States