Flight time from Dulles to San Diego
IAD → SAN · Washington Dulles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
The flight from Dulles (IAD) to San Diego (SAN) takes about 5h 1m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner, covering 2,248 miles (3,618 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
5h 16m
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
5h 1m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
4h 35m
When will you arrive?
San Diego is 3 hours behind Dulles. 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 Dulles to San Diego?
- About 5h 1m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 2,248 miles, or 3,618 km (1,954 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- San Diego is 3 hours behind Dulles.
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