SEA
Seattle
United States
975 km
606 miles
SMF
Sacramento
United States
Distance
975 km
606 mi / 526 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

SEA SMF
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Sacramento International Airport
IATA Code SEA SMF
ICAO Code KSEA KSMF
City Seattle Sacramento
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 432 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 38.700000, -121.590000

Seattle (SEA) to Sacramento (SMF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in Sacramento, United States is 975 kilometers (606 miles / 526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 22:25 in Seattle, it's 22:25 in Sacramento.

The return flight from Sacramento (SMF) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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