CHL
Challis
United States
1,336 km
830 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
1,336 km
830 mi / 721 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Boise
Heading
192°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CHL SAN
Airport Name Challis Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code CHL SAN
ICAO Code KLLJ KSAN
City Challis San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Boise America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,076 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 44.520000, -114.220000 32.730000, -117.190000

Challis (CHL) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Challis Airport (CHL) in Challis, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 1,336 kilometers (830 miles / 721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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 13:03 in Challis, it's 12:03 in San Diego.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,059 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Challis Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Challis (CHL) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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