Distance From Mal Airport to San Diego International Airport, MMV - SAN Distance

The distance from Mal Airport (MMV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 6772 miles or 10899 kilometers or 5881 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 Mal Island ( Papua New Guinea ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mal Island and San Diego takes around 15 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mal Airport, Mal Island, Papua New Guinea to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 15 hours 34 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 • MMV - SAN

Kilometers		10899 km
Statute Miles		6772 miles
Nautical Miles		5881 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 34 minutes

Mal Airport to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - MMV to SAN Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Mal Island, Papua New Guinea and San Diego, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Mal Island, Papua New Guinea and San Diego, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MMV - SAN

Time difference between Mal Island (Papua New Guinea) and San Diego (United States) is 17 Hours.
San Diego time is 17 Hours behind Mal Island.

Location	Local Time
Mal Island (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-20, 00:43:51 +10
San Diego (United States)	2026-03-19, 07:43:51 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

Mal Airport (MMV / AYMM) Mal Island, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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