PHX to SMF: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 1,040 km (646 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 50m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SMF to PHX).
How far is it from Phoenix to Sacramento?
The great-circle distance between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 1,040 km (646 mi, 562 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 PHX to SMF?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 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 PHX.
How is the PHX to SMF route written in code?
The pair is written PHX-SMF in IATA codes and KPHX-KSMF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX), Sacramento International Airport is SMF (KSMF).
| PHX | SMF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | Sacramento International Airport |
| ICAO code | KPHX | KSMF |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft | 27 ft |
| Rank by connections | #43 | #291 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SMF sits 1,108 ft (338 m) lower than PHX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying PHX to SMF
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: FL.
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 Phoenix from Sacramento?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are 1,040 km (646 mi, 562 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from PHX to SMF?
A typical nonstop flight between PHX and SMF takes about 1h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SMF from PHX?
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) lies roughly northwest of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Which airlines fly PHX to SMF?
3 airlines appear on the PHX-SMF route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways, Southwest Airlines.
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