Airport Comparison
| SAN | XSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | San Diego International Airport | Tonopah Test Range |
| IATA Code | SAN | XSD |
| ICAO Code | KSAN | KTNX |
| City | San Diego | Tonopah |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 17 ft | 5,550 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.730000, -117.190000 | 37.800000, -116.800000 |
San Diego (SAN) to Tonopah (XSD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Tonopah Test Range (XSD) in Tonopah, United States is 565 kilometers (351 miles / 305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 3°.
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 12:28 in San Diego, it's 12:28 in Tonopah.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,534 feet between the two airports. Tonopah Test Range 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 Tonopah (XSD) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 184° (south). 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 Tonopah Test Range (XSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.