GDL to SMF: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 2,674 km (1,661 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 50m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SMF to GDL).
How far is it from Guadalajara to Sacramento?
The great-circle distance between Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 2,674 km (1,661 mi, 1,444 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from GDL to SMF?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SMF is roughly northwest of GDL.
How is the GDL to SMF route written in code?
The pair is written GDL-SMF in IATA codes and MMGL-KSMF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Guadalajara International Airport is GDL (MMGL), Sacramento International Airport is SMF (KSMF).
| GDL | SMF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Guadalajara International Airport | Sacramento International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMGL | KSMF |
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 27 ft |
| Rank by connections | #179 | #291 |
MMGL starts with M, the ICAO prefix for Central America and the Caribbean; KSMF starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SMF sits 4,989 ft (1,521 m) lower than GDL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GDL to SMF
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | AeroMéxico | AMX | Aeromexico | Active |
| Y4 | Volaris | VOI | Volaris | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: DL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Guadalajara from Sacramento?
Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are 2,674 km (1,661 mi, 1,444 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GDL to SMF?
A typical nonstop flight between GDL and SMF takes about 3h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SMF from GDL?
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) lies roughly northwest of Guadalajara International Airport (GDL).
Which airlines fly GDL to SMF?
2 airlines appear on the GDL-SMF route in the open dataset, including AeroMéxico, Volaris.
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