Airport Comparison
| CPH | SMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Copenhagen Kastrup Airport | Santa Monica Municipal Airport |
| IATA Code | CPH | SMO |
| ICAO Code | EKCH | KSMO |
| City | Copenhagen | Santa Monica |
| Country | Denmark | United States |
| Timezone | Europe/Copenhagen | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 17 ft | 170 ft |
| Coordinates | 55.620000, 12.660000 | 34.020000, -118.450000 |
Copenhagen (CPH) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 9,022 kilometers (5,606 miles / 4,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.
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 Denmark 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 12:07 in Copenhagen, it's 03:07 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 Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 26° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.