SAN
San Diego
United States
185 km
115 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
185 km
115 mi / 100 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SAN SMO
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code SAN SMO
ICAO Code KSAN KSMO
City San Diego Santa Monica
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 17 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 34.020000, -118.450000

San Diego (SAN) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 185 kilometers (115 miles / 100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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 03:06 in San Diego, it's 03:06 in Santa Monica.

The return flight from Santa Monica (SMO) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 140° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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