PHX
Phoenix
United States
489 km
304 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
489 km
304 mi / 264 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Phoenix
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

PHX SAN
Airport Name Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code PHX SAN
ICAO Code KPHX KSAN
City Phoenix San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,135 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 33.430000, -112.010000 32.730000, -117.190000

Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 489 kilometers (304 miles / 264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 01:27 in Phoenix, it's 00:27 in San Diego.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,118 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 79° (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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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