EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
8,299 km
5,157 miles
SMX
Santa Maria
United States
Distance
8,299 km
5,157 mi / 4,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EDI SMX
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field
IATA Code EDI SMX
ICAO Code EGPH KSMX
City Edinburgh Santa Maria
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 135 ft 261 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 34.900000, -120.460000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Santa Maria (SMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) in Santa Maria, United States is 8,299 kilometers (5,157 miles / 4,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:41 in Edinburgh, it's 02:41 in Santa Maria. 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 Santa Maria (SMX) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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