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SAN to IWS: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Houston (West Houston Airport)
1,284 mi
2,067 km · 1,116 nm
3h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,284 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 16m 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
- IWS — West Houston Airport · Houston, 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 IWS
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport23 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark8 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport14 mi away
- DWH · David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport18 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from IWS?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Houston (IWS) is 1,284 miles (2,067 km, 1,116 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to IWS?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 16m 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 Houston?
Houston is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to IWS?
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