Flight time from Detroit to San Diego
DTW → SAN · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Diego International Airport
The flight from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego (SAN) takes about 4h 23m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner, covering 1,952 miles (3,142 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
4h 35m
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
4h 23m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
4h 1m
When will you arrive?
San Diego is 3 hours behind Detroit. You cross 3 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from Detroit to San Diego?
- About 4h 23m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 1,952 miles, or 3,142 km (1,697 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- San Diego is 3 hours behind Detroit.
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