HAM
Hamburg
Germany
9,081 km
5,643 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
9,081 km
5,643 mi / 4,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
319°
northwest

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HAM SMO
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code HAM SMO
ICAO Code EDDH KSMO
City Hamburg Santa Monica
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 53 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 34.020000, -118.450000

Hamburg (HAM) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 9,081 kilometers (5,643 miles / 4,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Germany 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 04:58 in Hamburg, it's 19:58 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 Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 28° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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