San Diego to Amarillo flights
Amarillo lies 1,440 km (895 mi) east of San Diego, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 36 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 Diego | Amarillo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.4 million | 198,645 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | SAN, 3 km out | AMA, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 92101–92199 | 79101–79189 |
Clocks in Amarillo are 2 h ahead of San Diego right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands 4 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving San Diego
San Diego is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 3 km (2 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, 27 km), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD, 47 km).
Arriving in Amarillo
Amarillo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 13,502-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (regional) | AMA | 11 km (7 mi) | 13,502 ft | 3,607 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Amarillo from San Diego?
1,440 km (895 mi) in a straight line, east of San Diego.
How long does it take to get from San Diego to Amarillo by air?
About 2 h 36 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 Diego and Amarillo?
Amarillo is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Los_Angeles).
Which airports are used for San Diego to Amarillo flights?
Typically San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.