Airport Comparison
| SAN | WYS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | San Diego International Airport | Yellowstone Airport |
| IATA Code | SAN | WYS |
| ICAO Code | KSAN | KWYS |
| City | San Diego | West Yellowstone |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 17 ft | 6,649 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.730000, -117.190000 | 44.690000, -111.120000 |
San Diego (SAN) to West Yellowstone (WYS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Yellowstone Airport (WYS) in West Yellowstone, United States is 1,429 kilometers (888 miles / 772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.
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 05:47 in San Diego, it's 06:47 in West Yellowstone.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,632 feet between the two airports. Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone (WYS) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 204° (south 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 Yellowstone Airport (WYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.