Airport Comparison
| ALE | SAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport | San Diego International Airport |
| IATA Code | ALE | SAN |
| ICAO Code | KE38 | KSAN |
| City | Alpine | San Diego |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 4,514 ft | 17 ft |
| Coordinates | 30.380000, -103.680000 | 32.730000, -117.190000 |
Alpine (ALE) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) in Alpine, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 1,306 kilometers (811 miles / 705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 04:04 in Alpine, it's 02:04 in San Diego.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,498 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport.
The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Alpine (ALE) follows a heading of 98° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.