Distance From Mmabatho International Airport to San Diego International Airport, MBD - SAN Distance

The distance from Mmabatho International Airport (MBD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 10153 miles or 16339 kilometers or 8817 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 Mafeking ( South Africa ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mafeking and San Diego takes around 23 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mmabatho International Airport, Mafeking, South Africa to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 23 hours 20 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 • MBD - SAN

Kilometers		16339 km
Statute Miles		10153 miles
Nautical Miles		8817 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 20 minutes

Mmabatho International Airport to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - MBD to SAN Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Mafeking, South Africa and San Diego, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Mafeking, South Africa and San Diego, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MBD - SAN

Time difference between Mafeking (South Africa) and San Diego (United States) is 9 Hours.
San Diego time is 9 Hours behind Mafeking.

Location	Local Time
Mafeking (South Africa)	2026-04-29, 18:03:45 SAST
San Diego (United States)	2026-04-29, 09:03:45 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

Mmabatho International Airport (MBD / FAMM) Mafeking, South Africa

Destination

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