PMD
Palmdale
United States
227 km
141 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
227 km
141 mi / 122 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
158°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

PMD SAN
Airport Name Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code PMD SAN
ICAO Code KPMD KSAN
City Palmdale San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,543 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 34.630000, -118.080000 32.730000, -117.190000

Palmdale (PMD) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) in Palmdale, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 227 kilometers (141 miles / 122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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.

Time zone information: When it's 13:41 in Palmdale, it's 13:41 in San Diego.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,526 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Palmdale (PMD) follows a heading of 339° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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