San Antonio to East Chattanooga flights
East Chattanooga lies 1,393 km (866 mi) north-east of San Antonio, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 32 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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| San Antonio | East Chattanooga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 154,024 |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) | 208 m (682 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | SAT, 12 km out | CHA, 5 km out |
Clocks in East Chattanooga are 1 h ahead of San Antonio right now, so a 2 h 32 min journey lands 3 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
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 East Chattanooga
East Chattanooga is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,400 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (regional) | CHA | 5 km (3 mi) | 7,400 ft | 683 ft |
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Common questions
How far is East Chattanooga from San Antonio?
1,393 km (866 mi) in a straight line, north-east of San Antonio.
How long does it take to get from San Antonio to East Chattanooga by air?
About 2 h 32 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 East Chattanooga?
East Chattanooga is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for San Antonio to East Chattanooga flights?
Typically San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA).
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.