SMO
Santa Monica
United States
8,760 km
5,443 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,760 km
5,443 mi / 4,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
34°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SMO STN
Airport Name Santa Monica Municipal Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code SMO STN
ICAO Code KSMO EGSS
City Santa Monica London
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/London
Elevation 170 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 34.020000, -118.450000 51.880000, 0.240000

Santa Monica (SMO) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 8,760 kilometers (5,443 miles / 4,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:59 in Santa Monica, it's 05:59 in London. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from London (STN) to Santa Monica (SMO) follows a heading of 312° (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 Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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