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SAN to ACT: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Waco (Waco Regional Airport)
1,168 mi
1,880 km · 1,015 nm
3h
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,168 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- ACT — Waco Regional Airport · Waco, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near ACT
- CNW · TSTC Waco Airport9 mi away
- TPL · Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport33 mi away
- HLR · Hood Army Air Field43 mi away
- DFW · Dallas Fort Worth International Airport90 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from ACT?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Waco (ACT) is 1,168 miles (1,880 km, 1,015 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to ACT?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 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 San Diego and Waco?
Waco is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to ACT?
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