HOU
Houston
United States
2,108 km
1,310 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
2,108 km
1,310 mi / 1,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HOU SAN
Airport Name William P Hobby Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code HOU SAN
ICAO Code KHOU KSAN
City Houston San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 46 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 29.650000, -95.280000 32.730000, -117.190000

Houston (HOU) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 2,108 kilometers (1,310 miles / 1,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 08:31 in Houston, it's 06:31 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Houston (HOU) follows a heading of 93° (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 William P Hobby Airport (HOU) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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