Distance From Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport, SMO - DWC Distance

The distance from Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is 8345 miles or 13430 kilometers or 7247 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica ( United States ) to Jebel Ali ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Monica and Jebel Ali takes around 19 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Monica Municipal Airport, Santa Monica, United States to Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates is 19 hours 11 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SMO - DWC

Kilometers		13430 km
Statute Miles		8345 miles
Nautical Miles		7247 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 11 minutes

Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport Flight Route Map - SMO to DWC Flight Path

Location of Santa Monica Municipal Airport & Al Maktoum International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santa Monica to Jebel Ali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Santa Monica, United States and Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates. .

Nonstop flight route between Santa Monica, United States and Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMO - DWC

Time difference between Santa Monica (United States) and Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates) is 11 Hours.
Jebel Ali time is 11 Hours ahead of Santa Monica.

Location	Local Time
Santa Monica (United States)	2026-03-23, 09:25:54 PDT
Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates)	2026-03-23, 20:25:54 +04

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO / KSMO) Santa Monica, United States

Destination

Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC / OMDW) Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates