SFO
San Francisco
United States
5,614 km
3,488 miles
SMR
Santa Marta
Colombia
Distance
5,614 km
3,488 mi / 3,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SFO SMR
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Simon Bolivar International Airport
IATA Code SFO SMR
ICAO Code KSFO SKSM
City San Francisco Santa Marta
Country United States Colombia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Bogota
Elevation 13 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 11.120000, -74.230000

San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Marta (SMR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) in Santa Marta, Colombia is 5,614 kilometers (3,488 miles / 3,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 23:55 in San Francisco, it's 02:55 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 Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 310° (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 Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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