CUS
Columbus
United States
904 km
562 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
904 km
562 mi / 488 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
279°
west

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CUS SAN
Airport Name Columbus Municipal Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code CUS SAN
ICAO Code 0NM0 KSAN
City Columbus San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,024 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 31.820000, -107.630000 32.730000, -117.190000

Columbus (CUS) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbus Municipal Airport (CUS) in Columbus, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 904 kilometers (562 miles / 488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 06:52 in Columbus, it's 05:52 in San Diego.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,007 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Columbus Municipal Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Columbus (CUS) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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