CAO
Clayton
United States
1,349 km
838 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
1,349 km
838 mi / 728 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
256°
west southwest

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CAO SAN
Airport Name Clayton Municipal Airpark San Diego International Airport
IATA Code CAO SAN
ICAO Code KCAO KSAN
City Clayton San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,970 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 36.450000, -103.150000 32.730000, -117.190000

Clayton (CAO) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) in Clayton, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 1,349 kilometers (838 miles / 728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 17:57 in Clayton, it's 16:57 in San Diego.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,953 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Clayton Municipal Airpark.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Clayton (CAO) follows a heading of 68° (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 Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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