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SMX to YNM: distance & flight time
Santa Maria (Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field) → Matagami (Matagami Airport)
2,368 mi
3,811 km · 2,058 nm
5h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,368 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 7m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SMX — Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field · Santa Maria, United States
- YNM — Matagami Airport · Matagami, Canada
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SMX
- VBG · Vandenberg Air Force Base13 mi away
- LPC · Lompoc Airport16 mi away
- SBP · San Luis County Regional Airport26 mi away
- SQA · Santa Ynez Airport30 mi away
Near YNM
- YEY · Amos/Magny Airport85 mi away
- YUY · Rouyn Noranda Airport117 mi away
- YVO · Val-d'Or Airport118 mi away
- YKQ · Waskaganish Airport125 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SMX from YNM?
The flight distance from Santa Maria (SMX) to Matagami (YNM) is 2,368 miles (3,811 km, 2,058 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SMX to YNM?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 7m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from SMX to YNM?
Nonstop service on SMX–YNM depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 7m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Santa Maria and Matagami?
Matagami is 3 hours ahead of Santa Maria.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SMX to YNM?
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Why are some SMX to YNM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SMX–YNM tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.