ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
8,857 km
5,503 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
8,857 km
5,503 mi / 4,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ARN SMO
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code ARN SMO
ICAO Code ESSA KSMO
City Stockholm Santa Monica
Country Sweden United States
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 137 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 34.020000, -118.450000

Stockholm (ARN) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 8,857 kilometers (5,503 miles / 4,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sweden with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:08 in Stockholm, it's 03:08 in Santa Monica. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Santa Monica (SMO) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 21° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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