Boston (BOS) to Sacramento (SMF)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,629
miles
4,232
kilometers
2,285
nautical miles

🕐 5h 30m
Flight Time
🧭 W (282°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,629 4,206
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,629 4,206
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,629 3,944
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,629 3,944
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,629 5,258
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,629 3,944
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 2,629 miles across 6 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The BOS to SMF route connects Boston, United States with Sacramento, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,629 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 282° from Boston. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BOS

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) serves Boston, United States.

🛬 About SMF

Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) serves Sacramento, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 2,629 miles (4,232 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BOS to SMF typically take around 5h 30m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,629 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.