DEN
Denver
United States
1,349 km
838 miles
SEE
San Diego/El Cajon
United States
Distance
1,349 km
838 mi / 728 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
238°
west southwest

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DEN SEE
Airport Name Denver International Airport Gillespie Field
IATA Code DEN SEE
ICAO Code KDEN KSEE
City Denver San Diego/El Cajon
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,434 ft 388 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 32.830000, -116.970000

Denver (DEN) to San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Gillespie Field (SEE) in San Diego/El Cajon, 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 238°.

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 02:01 in Denver, it's 01:01 in San Diego/El Cajon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,046 feet between the two airports. Gillespie Field sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 51° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Gillespie Field (SEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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