Airport Comparison
| SAF | SAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Santa Fe Regional Airport | San Diego International Airport |
| IATA Code | SAF | SAN |
| ICAO Code | KSAF | KSAN |
| City | Santa Fe | San Diego |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 6,349 ft | 17 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.600000, -106.100000 | 32.730000, -117.190000 |
Santa Fe (SAF) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) in Santa Fe, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 1,068 kilometers (664 miles / 577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.
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 18:38 in Santa Fe, it's 17:38 in San Diego.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,332 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Santa Fe Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Santa Fe (SAF) follows a heading of 70° (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 Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.