NRT
Tokyo
Japan
8,746 km
5,434 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
8,746 km
5,434 mi / 4,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NRT SMO
Airport Name Narita International Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code NRT SMO
ICAO Code RJAA KSMO
City Tokyo Santa Monica
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 141 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 34.020000, -118.450000

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

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 8,746 kilometers (5,434 miles / 4,722 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 13:32 in Tokyo, it's 20:32 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 (NRT) 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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