LUF
Glendale
United States
457 km
284 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
457 km
284 mi / 247 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Phoenix
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

LUF SAN
Airport Name Luke Afb Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code LUF SAN
ICAO Code KLUF KSAN
City Glendale San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,084 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 33.530000, -112.380000 32.730000, -117.190000

Glendale (LUF) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luke Afb Airport (LUF) in Glendale, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 457 kilometers (284 miles / 247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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 13:36 in Glendale, it's 12:36 in San Diego.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,067 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Luke Afb Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Glendale (LUF) follows a heading of 77° (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 Luke Afb Airport (LUF) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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