AMW
Ames
United States
2,313 km
1,437 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
2,313 km
1,437 mi / 1,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AMW SAN
Airport Name Ames Municipal Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code AMW SAN
ICAO Code KAMW KSAN
City Ames San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 956 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 41.990000, -93.620000 32.730000, -117.190000

Ames (AMW) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) in Ames, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 2,313 kilometers (1,437 miles / 1,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 01:15 in Ames, it's 23:15 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Ames (AMW) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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