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Airport Comparison
| SFO | SMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | San Francisco International Airport | Santa Monica Municipal Airport |
| IATA Code | SFO | SMO |
| ICAO Code | KSFO | KSMO |
| City | San Francisco | Santa Monica |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 170 ft |
| Coordinates | 37.620000, -122.380000 | 34.020000, -118.450000 |
San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 534 kilometers (332 miles / 289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.
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 12:55 in San Francisco, it's 12:55 in Santa Monica.
The return flight from Santa Monica (SMO) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 320° (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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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