GLS
Galveston
United States
2,159 km
1,341 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
2,159 km
1,341 mi / 1,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GLS SAN
Airport Name Scholes International At Galveston Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code GLS SAN
ICAO Code KGLS KSAN
City Galveston San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 6 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 29.270000, -94.860000 32.730000, -117.190000

Galveston (GLS) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 2,159 kilometers (1,341 miles / 1,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 14:00 in Galveston, it's 12:00 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Galveston (GLS) follows a heading of 94° (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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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