HND
Tokyo
Japan
8,804 km
5,471 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
8,804 km
5,471 mi / 4,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HND SMO
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code HND SMO
ICAO Code RJTT KSMO
City Tokyo Santa Monica
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 35 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 34.020000, -118.450000

Tokyo (HND) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 8,804 kilometers (5,471 miles / 4,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:33 in Tokyo, it's 17:33 in Santa Monica. With a 17-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 Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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