ATH
Athens
Greece
11,121 km
6,910 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
11,121 km
6,910 mi / 6,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Athens
Heading
329°
north northwest

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ATH SMO
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code ATH SMO
ICAO Code LGAV KSMO
City Athens Santa Monica
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 308 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 34.020000, -118.450000

Athens (ATH) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 11,121 kilometers (6,910 miles / 6,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Greece 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 10:17 in Athens, it's 00:17 in Santa Monica. With a 10-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 Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 29° (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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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