Long Beach to Chula Vista flights
Chula Vista lies 162 km (101 mi) south-east of Long Beach, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 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.
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| Long Beach | Chula Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 474,140 | 265,757 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | LGB, 7 km out | SAN, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | 90801–90899 | 91909–91921 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Long Beach
Long Beach is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Long Beach International Airport (LGB), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 28 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 31 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 51 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 63 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 95 km).
Arriving in Chula Vista
Chula Vista is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,401 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ, 15 km), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD, 57 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego International Airport | SAN | 14 km (9 mi) | 9,401 ft | 17 ft |
| General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport | TIJ | 15 km (9 mi) | 9,711 ft | 489 ft |
| McClellan-Palomar Airport (regional) | CLD | 57 km (35 mi) | 4,897 ft | 331 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chula Vista from Long Beach?
162 km (101 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Long Beach.
How long does it take to get from Long Beach to Chula Vista by air?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Long Beach and Chula Vista?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for Long Beach to Chula Vista flights?
Typically Long Beach International Airport (LGB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN); Chula Vista also has TIJ, CLD.
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.