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SAN to BDL: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Windsor Locks (Bradley International Airport)
2,497 mi
4,018 km · 2,169 nm
5h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,497 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 22m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- BDL — Bradley International Airport · Windsor Locks, 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 BDL
- HFD · Hartford Brainard Airport14 mi away
- BAF · Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport15 mi away
- CEF · Westover ARB/Metropolitan Airport19 mi away
- OXC · Waterbury Oxford Airport39 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from BDL?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Windsor Locks (BDL) is 2,497 miles (4,018 km, 2,169 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to BDL?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 22m 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 Windsor Locks?
Windsor Locks is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to BDL?
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