COS
Colorado Springs
United States
1,312 km
815 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
1,312 km
815 mi / 709 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

COS SAN
Airport Name City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code COS SAN
ICAO Code KCOS KSAN
City Colorado Springs San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 6,187 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 38.810000, -104.700000 32.730000, -117.190000

Colorado Springs (COS) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 1,312 kilometers (815 miles / 709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 06:45 in Colorado Springs, it's 05:45 in San Diego.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,170 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Colorado Springs (COS) follows a heading of 55° (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 City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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