MSL
Muscle Shoals
United States
2,735 km
1,699 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
2,735 km
1,699 mi / 1,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

MSL SAN
Airport Name Northwest Alabama Regional Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code MSL SAN
ICAO Code KMSL KSAN
City Muscle Shoals San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 551 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 34.750000, -87.610000 32.730000, -117.190000

Muscle Shoals (MSL) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) in Muscle Shoals, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 2,735 kilometers (1,699 miles / 1,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 08:40 in Muscle Shoals, it's 06:40 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Muscle Shoals (MSL) follows a heading of 77° (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 Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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