Flight time from Newark to San Diego
EWR → SAN · Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport
The flight from Newark (EWR) to San Diego (SAN) takes about 5h 22m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner, covering 2,420 miles (3,895 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
5h 38m
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
5h 22m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
4h 55m
When will you arrive?
San Diego is 3 hours behind Newark. 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 Newark to San Diego?
- About 5h 22m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 2,420 miles, or 3,895 km (2,103 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- San Diego is 3 hours behind Newark.
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