ATL
Atlanta
United States
3,022 km
1,878 miles
SDM
San Diego
United States
Distance
3,022 km
1,878 mi / 1,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

ATL SDM
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Brown Field Municipal Airport
IATA Code ATL SDM
ICAO Code KATL KSDM
City Atlanta San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,026 ft 526 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 32.570000, -116.980000

Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego (SDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) in San Diego, United States is 3,022 kilometers (1,878 miles / 1,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 11:30 in Atlanta, it's 08:30 in San Diego. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Diego (SDM) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 79° (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 Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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