CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
9,874 km
6,135 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
9,874 km
6,135 mi / 5,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CNF SMO
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code CNF SMO
ICAO Code SBCF KSMO
City Belo Horizonte Santa Monica
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,715 ft 170 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 34.020000, -118.450000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 9,874 kilometers (6,135 miles / 5,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:14 in Belo Horizonte, it's 22:14 in Santa Monica. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,545 feet between the two airports. Santa Monica Municipal Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Monica (SMO) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 115° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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