SAN
San Diego
United States
2,900 km
1,802 miles
YQT
Thunder Bay
Canada
Distance
2,900 km
1,802 mi / 1,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SAN YQT
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Thunder Bay Airport
IATA Code SAN YQT
ICAO Code KSAN CYQT
City San Diego Thunder Bay
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Thunder_Bay
Elevation 17 ft 653 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 48.370000, -89.320000

San Diego (SAN) to Thunder Bay (YQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada is 2,900 kilometers (1,802 miles / 1,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 15:10 in San Diego, it's 18:10 in Thunder Bay. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Thunder Bay (YQT) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 243° (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 Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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