LAM
Los Alamos
United States
1,062 km
660 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
1,062 km
660 mi / 573 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
254°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

LAM SAN
Airport Name Los Alamos Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code LAM SAN
ICAO Code KLAM KSAN
City Los Alamos San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,171 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 35.880000, -106.270000 32.730000, -117.190000

Los Alamos (LAM) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Alamos Airport (LAM) in Los Alamos, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 1,062 kilometers (660 miles / 573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 05:07 in Los Alamos, it's 04:07 in San Diego.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,154 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Los Alamos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Los Alamos (LAM) 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 Los Alamos Airport (LAM) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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