Distance From Simón Bolívar International Airport to Almaty International Airport, SMR - ALA Distance

The distance from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) is 8261 miles or 13294 kilometers or 7174 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 Marta ( Colombia ) to Almaty ( Kazakhstan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Marta and Almaty takes around 18 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Simón Bolívar International Airport, Santa Marta, Colombia to Almaty International Airport, Almaty, Kazakhstan is 18 hours 59 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 • SMR - ALA

Kilometers		13294 km
Statute Miles		8261 miles
Nautical Miles		7174 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 59 minutes

Simón Bolívar International Airport to Almaty International Airport Flight Route Map - SMR to ALA Flight Path

Location of Simón Bolívar International Airport & Almaty International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santa Marta to Almaty nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Santa Marta, Colombia and Almaty, Kazakhstan. .

Nonstop flight route between Santa Marta, Colombia and Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMR - ALA

Time difference between Santa Marta (Colombia) and Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 10 Hours.
Almaty time is 10 Hours ahead of Santa Marta.

Location	Local Time
Santa Marta (Colombia)	2026-03-19, 08:15:19 -05
Almaty (Kazakhstan)	2026-03-19, 18:15:19 +05

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

Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR / SKSM) Santa Marta, Colombia

Destination

Almaty International Airport (ALA / UAAA) Almaty, Kazakhstan