PDX
Portland
United States
1,334 km
829 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
1,334 km
829 mi / 720 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
163°
south southeast

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PDX SMO
Airport Name Portland International Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code PDX SMO
ICAO Code KPDX KSMO
City Portland Santa Monica
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 31 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 34.020000, -118.450000

Portland (PDX) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 1,334 kilometers (829 miles / 720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 18:20 in Portland, it's 18:20 in Santa Monica.

The return flight from Santa Monica (SMO) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 Portland International Airport (PDX) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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