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SAN to CLT: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport)
2,073 mi
3,335 km · 1,801 nm
4h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,073 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 32m gate to gate, flying east. 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
- CLT — Charlotte Douglas International Airport · Charlotte, 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 CLT
- RKH · Rock Hill - York County Airport17 mi away
- USA · Concord-Padgett Regional Airport18 mi away
- SVH · Statesville Regional Airport38 mi away
- HKY · Hickory Regional Airport44 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from CLT?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Charlotte (CLT) is 2,073 miles (3,335 km, 1,801 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to CLT?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 32m 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 Charlotte?
Charlotte is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to CLT?
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