CLE
Cleveland
United States
3,255 km
2,023 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
3,255 km
2,023 mi / 1,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
264°
west

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CLE SAN
Airport Name Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code CLE SAN
ICAO Code KCLE KSAN
City Cleveland San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 800 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 41.410000, -81.850000 32.730000, -117.190000

Cleveland (CLE) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) in Cleveland, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 3,255 kilometers (2,023 miles / 1,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 07:29 in Cleveland, it's 04:29 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 Cleveland (CLE) follows a heading of 63° (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 Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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