Distance From Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Queen Beatrix International Airport, SMO - AUA Distance

The distance from Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) to Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) is 3376 miles or 5433 kilometers or 2932 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 Oranjestad ( Aruba )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Monica and Oranjestad takes around 7 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Monica Municipal Airport, Santa Monica, United States to Queen Beatrix International Airport, Oranjestad, Aruba is 7 hours 45 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 - AUA

Kilometers		5433 km
Statute Miles		3376 miles
Nautical Miles		2932 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 45 minutes

Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Queen Beatrix International Airport Flight Route Map - SMO to AUA Flight Path

Location of Santa Monica Municipal Airport & Queen Beatrix International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santa Monica to Oranjestad nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Santa Monica, United States and Oranjestad, Aruba.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMO - AUA

Time difference between Santa Monica (United States) and Oranjestad (Aruba) is 4 Hours.
Oranjestad time is 4 Hours ahead of Santa Monica.

Location	Local Time
Santa Monica (United States)	2025-12-04, 23:36:49 PST
Oranjestad (Aruba)	2025-12-05, 03:36:49 AST

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

Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA / TNCA) Oranjestad, Aruba