Distance From El Lencero Airport to Sacramento International Airport, JAL - SMF Distance

The distance from El Lencero Airport (JAL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 1989 miles or 3201 kilometers or 1728 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Xalapa ( Mexico ) to Sacramento ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Xalapa and Sacramento takes around 4 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from El Lencero Airport, Xalapa, Mexico to Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento, United States is 4 hours 34 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • JAL - SMF

Kilometers		3201 km
Statute Miles		1989 miles
Nautical Miles		1728 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 34 minutes

El Lencero Airport to Sacramento International Airport Flight Route Map - JAL to SMF Flight Path

Location of El Lencero Airport & Sacramento International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Xalapa to Sacramento nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Xalapa, Mexico and Sacramento, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Xalapa, Mexico and Sacramento, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JAL - SMF

Time difference between Xalapa (Mexico) and Sacramento (United States) is 2 Hours.
Sacramento time is 2 Hours behind Xalapa.

Location	Local Time
Xalapa (Mexico)	2025-01-03, 05:31:22 CST
Sacramento (United States)	2025-01-03, 03:31:22 PST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

El Lencero Airport (JAL / MMJA) Xalapa, Mexico

Destination

Sacramento International Airport (SMF / KSMF) Sacramento, United States