NQX
Key West
United States
3,563 km
2,214 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
3,563 km
2,214 mi / 1,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
293°
west northwest

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NQX SAN
Airport Name Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code NQX SAN
ICAO Code KNQX KSAN
City Key West San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 6 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 24.570000, -81.690000 32.730000, -117.190000

Key West (NQX) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport (NQX) in Key West, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 3,563 kilometers (2,214 miles / 1,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 00:12 in Key West, it's 21:12 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 Key West (NQX) follows a heading of 95° (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 Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport (NQX) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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