MCW
Mason City
United States
2,380 km
1,479 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
2,380 km
1,479 mi / 1,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MCW SAN
Airport Name Mason City Municipal Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code MCW SAN
ICAO Code KMCW KSAN
City Mason City San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,213 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 43.160000, -93.330000 32.730000, -117.190000

Mason City (MCW) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) in Mason City, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 2,380 kilometers (1,479 miles / 1,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 22:23 in Mason City, it's 20:23 in San Diego.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,197 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Mason City Municipal Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Mason City (MCW) follows a heading of 54° (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 Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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