SMF to CDG Route Guide
Sacramento, United States → Paris, France
Quick answer
KSMF (Sacramento, United States) to LFPG (Paris, France) is a 4,765 NM (8,825 km / 5,483 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 34° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 10h 26m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,765 NM
8,825 km / 5,483 mi
Initial Bearing
34° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
10h 26m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
15,795 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
27 ft
KSMF
Arrival Elevation
392 ft
LFPG
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,765 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying SMF-CDG should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between SMF and CDG?
4,765 nautical miles (8,825 km / 5,483 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Sacramento to Paris?
Approximately 10h 26m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly SMF-CDG?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-900neo depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
34° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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