MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
8,525 km
5,297 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
8,525 km
5,297 mi / 4,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MAN SMO
Airport Name Manchester Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code MAN SMO
ICAO Code EGCC KSMO
City Manchester Santa Monica
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 257 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 53.350000, -2.270000 34.020000, -118.450000

Manchester (MAN) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 8,525 kilometers (5,297 miles / 4,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 United Kingdom 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 06:54 in Manchester, it's 22:54 in Santa Monica. With a 8-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 Manchester (MAN) follows a heading of 33° (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 Manchester Airport (MAN) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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