LGA
New York
United States
3,920 km
2,436 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
3,920 km
2,436 mi / 2,117 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
271°
west

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LGA SAN
Airport Name Laguardia Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code LGA SAN
ICAO Code KLGA KSAN
City New York San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 21 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 40.780000, -73.870000 32.730000, -117.190000

New York (LGA) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laguardia Airport (LGA) in New York, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 3,920 kilometers (2,436 miles / 2,117 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 23:11 in New York, it's 20:11 in San Diego. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to New York (LGA) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Laguardia Airport (LGA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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