NEW
New Orleans
United States
2,588 km
1,608 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
2,588 km
1,608 mi / 1,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NEW SAN
Airport Name Lakefront Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code NEW SAN
ICAO Code KNEW KSAN
City New Orleans San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 30.040000, -90.030000 32.730000, -117.190000

New Orleans (NEW) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lakefront Airport (NEW) in New Orleans, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 2,588 kilometers (1,608 miles / 1,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 03:03 in New Orleans, it's 01:03 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to New Orleans (NEW) follows a heading of 89° (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 Lakefront Airport (NEW) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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