PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
9,570 km
5,947 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
9,570 km
5,947 mi / 5,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Prague
Heading
322°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

PRG SMO
Airport Name Václav Havel Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code PRG SMO
ICAO Code LKPR KSMO
City Prague Santa Monica
Country Czech Republic United States
Timezone Europe/Prague America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,247 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 50.100000, 14.260000 34.020000, -118.450000

Prague (PRG) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 9,570 kilometers (5,947 miles / 5,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Czech Republic 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 23:12 in Prague, it's 14:12 in Santa Monica. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,077 feet between the two airports. Santa Monica Municipal Airport sits lower than Václav Havel Airport.

The return flight from Santa Monica (SMO) to Prague (PRG) follows a heading of 28° (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 Václav Havel Airport (PRG) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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