San Antonio to Abilene flights
Abilene lies 356 km (222 mi) north of San Antonio, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| San Antonio | Abilene | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 125,182 |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) | 525 m (1,722 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | SAT, 12 km out | ABI, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 78201–78299 | 79601–79699 |
Airports at each end
Leaving San Antonio
San Antonio is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is San Antonio International Airport (SAT), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,505 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Abilene
Abilene is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Abilene Regional Airport (ABI), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,208 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Regional Airport (regional) | ABI | 6 km (4 mi) | 7,208 ft | 1,791 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Abilene from San Antonio?
356 km (222 mi) in a straight line, north of San Antonio.
How long does it take to get from San Antonio to Abilene by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Antonio and Abilene?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Antonio to Abilene flights?
Typically San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Abilene Regional Airport (ABI).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.