Charlotte (CLT) to Sacramento (SMF)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,239
miles
3,603
kilometers
1,945
nautical miles

🕐 4h 46m
Flight Time
🧭 W (288°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,239 3,582
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,239 3,582
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,239 3,359
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,239 3,359
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,239 4,478
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,239 3,359
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?

Flights between Charlotte and Sacramento follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The CLT to SMF route connects Charlotte, United States with Sacramento, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,239 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 288° from Charlotte. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) serves Charlotte, United States.

🛬 About SMF

Sacramento International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 2,239 miles (3,603 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CLT to SMF typically take around 4h 46m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,239 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.