NRT
Tokyo
Japan
8,539 km
5,306 miles
SMX
Santa Maria
United States
Distance
8,539 km
5,306 mi / 4,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
56°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NRT SMX
Airport Name Narita International Airport Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field
IATA Code NRT SMX
ICAO Code RJAA KSMX
City Tokyo Santa Maria
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 141 ft 261 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 34.900000, -120.460000

Tokyo (NRT) to Santa Maria (SMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) in Santa Maria, United States is 8,539 kilometers (5,306 miles / 4,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:55 in Tokyo, it's 13:55 in Santa Maria. With a 17-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 Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 305° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) 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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