BHM
Birmingham
United States
2,825 km
1,756 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
2,825 km
1,756 mi / 1,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
277°
west

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BHM SAN
Airport Name Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code BHM SAN
ICAO Code KBHM KSAN
City Birmingham San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 650 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 33.560000, -86.750000 32.730000, -117.190000

Birmingham (BHM) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) in Birmingham, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 2,825 kilometers (1,756 miles / 1,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, 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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 21:24 in Birmingham, it's 19:24 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Birmingham (BHM) follows a heading of 80° (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 Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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