SAN
San Diego
United States
2,139 km
1,329 miles
YAL
Alert Bay
Canada
Distance
2,139 km
1,329 mi / 1,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SAN YAL
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Alert Bay Airport
IATA Code SAN YAL
ICAO Code KSAN CYAL
City San Diego Alert Bay
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Vancouver
Elevation 17 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 50.580000, -126.920000

San Diego (SAN) to Alert Bay (YAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Alert Bay Airport (YAL) in Alert Bay, Canada is 2,139 kilometers (1,329 miles / 1,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:45 in San Diego, it's 23:45 in Alert Bay.

The return flight from Alert Bay (YAL) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 154° (south southeast). 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 Alert Bay Airport (YAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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