ATL
Atlanta
United States
3,424 km
2,128 miles
SQL
San Carlos
United States
Distance
3,424 km
2,128 mi / 1,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
288°
west northwest

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ATL SQL
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport San Carlos Airport
IATA Code ATL SQL
ICAO Code KATL KSQL
City Atlanta San Carlos
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,026 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 37.510000, -122.250000

Atlanta (ATL) to San Carlos (SQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 3,424 kilometers (2,128 miles / 1,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 02:09 in Atlanta, it's 23:09 in San Carlos. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,021 feet between the two airports. San Carlos Airport sits lower than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from San Carlos (SQL) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 86° (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 San Carlos Airport (SQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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