PAO
Palo Alto
United States
691 km
429 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
691 km
429 mi / 373 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PAO SAN
Airport Name Palo Alto Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code PAO SAN
ICAO Code KPAO KSAN
City Palo Alto San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 37.460000, -122.120000 32.730000, -117.190000

Palo Alto (PAO) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 691 kilometers (429 miles / 373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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.

Time zone information: When it's 07:13 in Palo Alto, it's 07:13 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Palo Alto (PAO) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Palo Alto Airport (PAO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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