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Airport Comparison
| MSP | SMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport | Santa Monica Municipal Airport |
| IATA Code | MSP | SMO |
| ICAO Code | KMSP | KSMO |
| City | Minneapolis | Santa Monica |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 842 ft | 170 ft |
| Coordinates | 44.880000, -93.220000 | 34.020000, -118.450000 |
Minneapolis (MSP) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 2,465 kilometers (1,532 miles / 1,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.
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 17:56 in Minneapolis, it's 15:56 in Santa Monica.
The return flight from Santa Monica (SMO) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 53° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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