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OAJ to SAN: distance & flight time
Jacksonville NC (Albert J Ellis Airport) → San Diego (San Diego International Airport)
2,263 mi
3,642 km · 1,966 nm
4h 54m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,263 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 54m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- OAJ — Albert J Ellis Airport · Jacksonville NC, United States
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is OAJ from SAN?
The flight distance from Jacksonville NC (OAJ) to San Diego (SAN) is 2,263 miles (3,642 km, 1,966 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from OAJ to SAN?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 54m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Jacksonville NC and San Diego?
San Diego is 3 hours behind Jacksonville NC.
What is the cheapest way to fly from OAJ to SAN?
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