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SAN to AEX: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport)
1,443 mi
2,323 km · 1,254 nm
3h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,443 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 36m 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
- AEX — Alexandria International Airport · Alexandria, 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 AEX
- ESF · Esler Regional Airport16 mi away
- POE · Polk Army Air Field43 mi away
- DRI · Beauregard Regional Airport58 mi away
- LFT · Lafayette Regional Airport84 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from AEX?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Alexandria (AEX) is 1,443 miles (2,323 km, 1,254 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to AEX?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 36m 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 Alexandria?
Alexandria is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to AEX?
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