PBI
West Palm Beach
United States
3,626 km
2,253 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
3,626 km
2,253 mi / 1,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PBI SAN
Airport Name Palm Beach International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code PBI SAN
ICAO Code KPBI KSAN
City West Palm Beach San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 20 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 26.680000, -80.100000 32.730000, -117.190000

West Palm Beach (PBI) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) in West Palm Beach, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 3,626 kilometers (2,253 miles / 1,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 23:32 in West Palm Beach, it's 20:32 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 West Palm Beach (PBI) follows a heading of 91° (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 Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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