The flight distance from Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,798 kilometers (6,710 miles / 5,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 United States with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:04 in Santa Monica, it's 19:04 in Wellington. With a 21-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 Wellington (WLG) to Santa Monica (SMO) follows a heading of 50° (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 Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.