Distance From Sapmanga Airport to San Diego International Airport, SMH - SAN Distance

The distance from Sapmanga Airport (SMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 6793 miles or 10932 kilometers or 5899 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 Sapmanga ( Papua New Guinea ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sapmanga and San Diego takes around 15 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sapmanga Airport, Sapmanga, Papua New Guinea to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 15 hours 37 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 • SMH - SAN

Kilometers		10932 km
Statute Miles		6793 miles
Nautical Miles		5899 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 37 minutes

Sapmanga Airport to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - SMH to SAN Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMH - SAN

Time difference between Sapmanga (Papua New Guinea) and San Diego (United States) is 18 Hours.
San Diego time is 18 Hours behind Sapmanga.

Location	Local Time
Sapmanga (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-14, 16:20:13 +10
San Diego (United States)	2025-12-13, 22:20:13 PST

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

Sapmanga Airport (SMH / AYSP) Sapmanga, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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