CEM
Central
United States
4,093 km
2,543 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
4,093 km
2,543 mi / 2,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CEM SAN
Airport Name Central Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code CEM SAN
ICAO Code PACE KSAN
City Central San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 937 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 65.570000, -144.780000 32.730000, -117.190000

Central (CEM) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Airport (CEM) in Central, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 4,093 kilometers (2,543 miles / 2,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 06:28 in Central, it's 07:28 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Central (CEM) follows a heading of 341° (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 Central Airport (CEM) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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