How long is the flight from Atlanta to San Diego?

A direct flight from ATL to SAN takes about 3h 50m, based on a typical jet cruise speed.

Is there a nonstop flight from Atlanta to San Diego?

Yes - 1 airline(s) currently operate this route.

Atlanta to San Diego flight distance & time (ATL-SAN)

How far is Atlanta from San Diego by plane? The great circle distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 3,044 km / 1,644 nm, about 3h 50m flight time, with an initial heading of 277° (W).

From	Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Atlanta, US
To	San Diego International Airport (SAN), San Diego, US
Distance	3,044 km · 1,644 nm · 1,892 mi
Initial heading	277° (W)

Airlines on this route

Delta Air Lines (DL)

Aircraft with enough range to fly ATL to SAN nonstop

Type	Range
Nakajima B6N Tenzan	1,644 nm / 3,045 km
Beech / Beechcraft 18 / C-45 Expeditor	1,652 nm / 3,060 km
BAe, British Aerospace BAe 146-100 / AVRO RJ70	1,660 nm / 3,074 km
Lockheed 37 Ventura / B-34 Lexington / PV-1 Ventura / PV-2 Harpoon	1,660 nm / 3,074 km
Learjet Learjet 31	1,661 nm / 3,076 km
Fokker Fokker 100	1,680 nm / 3,111 km
Canadair / Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19)	1,700 nm / 3,148 km
Canadair / Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19)	1,700 nm / 3,148 km
Tupolew / Tupolev Tu-334	1,701 nm / 3,150 km
Lockheed Hudson (PBO-1 / A-28 / A-29 / AT-18)	1,703 nm / 3,154 km
Cessna 550 Citation II	1,711 nm / 3,169 km
Boeing 737-100	1,720 nm / 3,185 km
Piaggio P.180 Avanti	1,721 nm / 3,187 km
Republic RF-84F Thunderflash	1,728 nm / 3,200 km
Saab Saab-32 Lansen	1,728 nm / 3,200 km
Aero Spacelines B-377 SG Super Guppy	1,734 nm / 3,211 km
Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy	1,738 nm / 3,219 km
Convair, Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation B-58 Hustler	1,738 nm / 3,219 km
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (Model 299)	1,738 nm / 3,219 km
Republic F-84 Thunderjet	1,738 nm / 3,219 km

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Atlanta from San Diego?: The great circle distance between Atlanta and San Diego is 3,044 km (1,644 nm / 1,892 mi).
How long is the flight from Atlanta to San Diego?: A direct flight from ATL to SAN takes about 3h 50m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
Is there a nonstop flight from Atlanta to San Diego?: Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.