Airport Comparison
| SAN | WBU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | San Diego International Airport | Boulder Municipal Airport |
| IATA Code | SAN | WBU |
| ICAO Code | KSAN | KBDU |
| City | San Diego | Boulder |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 17 ft | 5,288 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.730000, -117.190000 | 40.040000, -105.230000 |
San Diego (SAN) to Boulder (WBU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Boulder Municipal Airport (WBU) in Boulder, United States is 1,342 kilometers (834 miles / 725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.
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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 09:16 in San Diego, it's 10:16 in Boulder.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,271 feet between the two airports. Boulder Municipal Airport sits higher than San Diego International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Boulder (WBU) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 236° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Boulder Municipal Airport (WBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.