Distance From Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport, SMO - LHE Distance

The distance from Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) is 7832 miles or 12604 kilometers or 6801 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 Lahore ( Pakistan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Monica and Lahore takes around 18 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Monica Municipal Airport, Santa Monica, United States to Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore, Pakistan is 18 hours 0 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 - LHE

Kilometers		12604 km
Statute Miles		7832 miles
Nautical Miles		6801 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 0 minutes

Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport Flight Route Map - SMO to LHE Flight Path

Location of Santa Monica Municipal Airport & Allama Iqbal International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santa Monica to Lahore nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Santa Monica, United States and Lahore, Pakistan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMO - LHE

Time difference between Santa Monica (United States) and Lahore (Pakistan) is 12 Hours.
Lahore time is 12 Hours ahead of Santa Monica.

Location	Local Time
Santa Monica (United States)	2026-05-04, 17:41:58 PDT
Lahore (Pakistan)	2026-05-05, 05:41:58 PKT

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

Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE / OPLA) Lahore, Pakistan