SMF to DFW Route Guide
Sacramento, United States → Dallas, United States
Quick answer
KSMF (Sacramento, United States) to KDFW (Dallas, United States) is a 1,241 NM (2,298 km / 1,428 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 99° (E). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 3h 10m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,241 NM
2,298 km / 1,428 mi
Initial Bearing
99° (E)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
3h 10m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
5,223 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
27 ft
KSMF
Arrival Elevation
607 ft
KDFW
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,241 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying SMF-DFW should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between SMF and DFW?
1,241 nautical miles (2,298 km / 1,428 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Sacramento to Dallas?
Approximately 3h 10m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly SMF-DFW?
Common types include Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737 MAX 8 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL350 (35,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
99° true (E). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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