LIM
Lima
Peru
6,729 km
4,181 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
6,729 km
4,181 mi / 3,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Lima
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LIM SMO
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code LIM SMO
ICAO Code SPJC KSMO
City Lima Santa Monica
Country Peru United States
Timezone America/Lima America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 113 ft 170 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 34.020000, -118.450000

Lima (LIM) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 6,729 kilometers (4,181 miles / 3,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Peru with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:14 in Lima, it's 23:14 in Santa Monica. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santa Monica (SMO) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 132° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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