DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
1,986 km
1,234 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
1,986 km
1,234 mi / 1,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

DFW SMO
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code DFW SMO
ICAO Code KDFW KSMO
City Dallas-Fort Worth Santa Monica
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 606 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 34.020000, -118.450000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 1,986 kilometers (1,234 miles / 1,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 03:05 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 01:05 in Santa Monica.

The return flight from Santa Monica (SMO) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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