SMF to ORD Route Guide
Sacramento, United States → Chicago, United States
Quick answer
KSMF (Sacramento, United States) to KORD (Chicago, United States) is a 1,544 NM (2,859 km / 1,777 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 72° (ENE). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 3h 51m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,544 NM
2,859 km / 1,777 mi
Initial Bearing
72° (ENE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
3h 51m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
6,132 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
27 ft
KSMF
Arrival Elevation
672 ft
KORD
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,544 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying SMF-ORD should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between SMF and ORD?
1,544 nautical miles (2,859 km / 1,777 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Sacramento to Chicago?
Approximately 3h 51m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly SMF-ORD?
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?
72° true (ENE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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