MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
3,045 km
1,892 miles
SMF
Sacramento
United States
Distance
3,045 km
1,892 mi / 1,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX SMF
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sacramento International Airport
IATA Code MEX SMF
ICAO Code MMMX KSMF
City Mexico City Sacramento
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,316 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 38.700000, -121.590000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sacramento (SMF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in Sacramento, United States is 3,045 kilometers (1,892 miles / 1,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:33 in Mexico City, it's 03:33 in Sacramento.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,289 feet between the two airports. Sacramento International Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sacramento (SMF) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 128° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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