SAN
San Diego
United States
4,993 km
3,102 miles
SMR
Santa Marta
Colombia
Distance
4,993 km
3,102 mi / 2,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SAN SMR
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Simon Bolivar International Airport
IATA Code SAN SMR
ICAO Code KSAN SKSM
City San Diego Santa Marta
Country United States Colombia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Bogota
Elevation 17 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 11.120000, -74.230000

San Diego (SAN) to Santa Marta (SMR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) in Santa Marta, Colombia is 4,993 kilometers (3,102 miles / 2,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:14 in San Diego, it's 12:14 in Santa Marta. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santa Marta (SMR) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 306° (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 Diego International Airport (SAN) and Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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