DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
1,880 km
1,168 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
1,880 km
1,168 mi / 1,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

DFW SAN
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code DFW SAN
ICAO Code KDFW KSAN
City Dallas-Fort Worth San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 606 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 32.730000, -117.190000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 1,880 kilometers (1,168 miles / 1,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 01:05 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 23:05 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 84° (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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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