Distance From Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, SMO - XMN Distance

The distance from Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) is 6947 miles or 11179 kilometers or 6033 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 Xiamen ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Monica and Xiamen takes around 15 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Monica Municipal Airport, Santa Monica, United States to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, Xiamen, China is 15 hours 58 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 - XMN

Kilometers		11179 km
Statute Miles		6947 miles
Nautical Miles		6033 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 58 minutes

Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport Flight Route Map - SMO to XMN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Santa Monica, United States and Xiamen, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMO - XMN

Time difference between Santa Monica (United States) and Xiamen (China) is 15 Hours.
Xiamen time is 15 Hours ahead of Santa Monica.

Location	Local Time
Santa Monica (United States)	2026-03-20, 21:23:25 PDT
Xiamen (China)	2026-03-21, 12:23:25 CST

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

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN / ZSAM) Xiamen, China