Distance From Telefomin Airport to San Diego International Airport, TFM - SAN Distance

The distance from Telefomin Airport (TFM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 7059 miles or 11359 kilometers or 6130 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 Telefomin ( Papua New Guinea ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Telefomin and San Diego takes around 16 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Telefomin Airport, Telefomin, Papua New Guinea to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 16 hours 13 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 • TFM - SAN

Kilometers		11359 km
Statute Miles		7059 miles
Nautical Miles		6130 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 13 minutes

Telefomin Airport to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - TFM to SAN Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • TFM - SAN

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

Location	Local Time
Telefomin (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-15, 14:33:08 +10
San Diego (United States)	2025-12-14, 20:33:08 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

Telefomin Airport (TFM / AYTE) Telefomin, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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