The flight distance from Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 1,163 kilometers (723 miles / 628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 06:39 in Glenwood Springs, it's 05:39 in San Diego.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,899 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Glenwood 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 Glenwood Springs (GWS) follows a heading of 47° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.