PHX
Phoenix
United States
599 km
372 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
599 km
372 mi / 323 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Phoenix
Heading
278°
west

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PHX SMO
Airport Name Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code PHX SMO
ICAO Code KPHX KSMO
City Phoenix Santa Monica
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,135 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 33.430000, -112.010000 34.020000, -118.450000

Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 599 kilometers (372 miles / 323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 16:27 in Phoenix, it's 15:27 in Santa Monica.

The return flight from Santa Monica (SMO) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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