The flight distance from Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) in Gunnison, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 1,128 kilometers (701 miles / 609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 05:00 in Gunnison, it's 04:00 in San Diego.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,663 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Gunnison (GUC) follows a heading of 52° (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 Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.