Airport Comparison
| BIF | SAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport | San Diego International Airport |
| IATA Code | BIF | SAN |
| ICAO Code | KBIF | KSAN |
| City | Fort Bliss/El Paso/ | San Diego |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 3,947 ft | 17 ft |
| Coordinates | 31.850000, -106.380000 | 32.730000, -117.190000 |
Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 1,020 kilometers (634 miles / 551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 278°.
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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 15:15 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 14:15 in San Diego.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,930 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport.
The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) follows a heading of 93° (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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.