CHA
Chattanooga
United States
2,952 km
1,834 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
2,952 km
1,834 mi / 1,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
274°
west

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CHA SAN
Airport Name Lovell Field San Diego International Airport
IATA Code CHA SAN
ICAO Code KCHA KSAN
City Chattanooga San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 683 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 35.040000, -85.200000 32.730000, -117.190000

Chattanooga (CHA) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lovell Field (CHA) in Chattanooga, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 2,952 kilometers (1,834 miles / 1,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 15:10 in Chattanooga, it's 12:10 in San Diego. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Chattanooga (CHA) follows a heading of 76° (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 Lovell Field (CHA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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