Airport Comparison
| LVS | SAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Las Vegas Municipal Airport | San Diego International Airport |
| IATA Code | LVS | SAN |
| ICAO Code | KLVS | KSAN |
| City | Las Vegas | San Diego |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 6,877 ft | 17 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.650000, -105.140000 | 32.730000, -117.190000 |
Las Vegas (LVS) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) in Las Vegas, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 1,154 kilometers (717 miles / 623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.
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 12:50 in Las Vegas, it's 11:50 in San Diego.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,860 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Las Vegas Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Las Vegas (LVS) follows a heading of 70° (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 Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.