SEA
Seattle
United States
1,528 km
949 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
1,528 km
949 mi / 825 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
166°
south southeast

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SEA SMO
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code SEA SMO
ICAO Code KSEA KSMO
City Seattle Santa Monica
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 432 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 34.020000, -118.450000

Seattle (SEA) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 1,528 kilometers (949 miles / 825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 01:35 in Seattle, it's 01:35 in Santa Monica.

The return flight from Santa Monica (SMO) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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