SAN
San Diego
United States
1,794 km
1,114 miles
ZCL
Zacatecas
Mexico
Distance
1,794 km
1,114 mi / 968 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
124°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

SAN ZCL
Airport Name San Diego International Airport General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport
IATA Code SAN ZCL
ICAO Code KSAN MMZC
City San Diego Zacatecas
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Mexico_City
Elevation 17 ft 7,141 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 22.900000, -102.690000

San Diego (SAN) to Zacatecas (ZCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) in Zacatecas, Mexico is 1,794 kilometers (1,114 miles / 968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:27 in San Diego, it's 14:27 in Zacatecas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,124 feet between the two airports. General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport sits higher than San Diego International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zacatecas (ZCL) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 311° (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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) and General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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