Distance From Makin Island Airport to San Diego International Airport, MTK - SAN Distance

The distance from Makin Island Airport (MTK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 4923 miles or 7922 kilometers or 4275 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 Makin Island ( Kiribati ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Makin Island and San Diego takes around 11 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Makin Island Airport, Makin Island, Kiribati to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 11 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 • MTK - SAN

Kilometers		7922 km
Statute Miles		4923 miles
Nautical Miles		4275 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 19 minutes

Makin Island Airport to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - MTK to SAN Flight Path

Location of Makin Island Airport & San Diego International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Makin Island to San Diego nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Makin Island, Kiribati and San Diego, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Makin Island, Kiribati and San Diego, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MTK - SAN

Time difference between Makin Island (Kiribati) and San Diego (United States) is 19 Hours.
San Diego time is 19 Hours behind Makin Island.

Location	Local Time
Makin Island (Kiribati)	2026-03-20, 03:53:28 +12
San Diego (United States)	2026-03-19, 08:53:28 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

Makin Island Airport (MTK / NGMN) Makin Island, Kiribati

Destination

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