The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 1,384 kilometers (860 miles / 747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 03:31 in Denver, it's 02:31 in Santa Monica.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,264 feet between the two airports. Santa Monica Municipal Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santa Monica (SMO) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.