Distance From Santa Cruz Ranch Airstrip to San Diego International Airport

The distance from Santa Cruz Ranch Airstrip () to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 168 miles or 271 kilometers or 146 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Santa Cruz Island ( United States ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Cruz Island and San Diego takes around 0 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Cruz Ranch Airstrip, Santa Cruz Island, United States to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 0 hours 23 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - SAN

Kilometers		271 km
Statute Miles		168 miles
Nautical Miles		146 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 23 minutes

Santa Cruz Ranch Airstrip to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - to SAN Flight Path

Location of Santa Cruz Ranch Airstrip & San Diego International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santa Cruz Island to San Diego nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Santa Cruz Island, United States and San Diego, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SAN

Time difference between Santa Cruz Island (United States) and San Diego (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Santa Cruz Island (United States)	2026-03-20, 19:52:39 PDT
San Diego (United States)	2026-03-20, 19:52:39 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Santa Cruz Ranch Airstrip ( / 44CA) Santa Cruz Island, United States

Destination

San Diego International Airport (SAN / KSAN) San Diego, United States