LAX
Los Angeles
United States
601 km
373 miles
SMF
Sacramento
United States
Distance
601 km
373 mi / 325 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LAX SMF
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Sacramento International Airport
IATA Code LAX SMF
ICAO Code KLAX KSMF
City Los Angeles Sacramento
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 128 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 38.700000, -121.590000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento (SMF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in Sacramento, United States is 601 kilometers (373 miles / 325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 02:02 in Los Angeles, it's 02:02 in Sacramento.

The return flight from Sacramento (SMF) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 151° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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