Delhi (DEL) to Sacramento (SMF)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,635

miles

12,288

kilometers

6,635

nautical miles

🕐 15h 3m

Flight Time

🧭 N (15°)

Direction

🌍 -13h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	7,635	+4,581	12,216 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	7,635	+4,581	12,216 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	7,635	+3,818	11,453 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	7,635	+3,818	11,453 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	7,635	+7,635	15,270 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	7,635	+3,818	11,453 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?

When you land in Sacramento, your watch will be 13.5 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DEL to SMF route connects Delhi, India with Sacramento, United States. This long-haul flight covers 7,635 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from India to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 15° from Delhi. There is a 13 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DEL

Indira Gandhi International Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) serves Delhi, India.

🛬 About SMF

Sacramento International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 7,635 miles (12,288 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DEL to SMF typically take around 15h 3m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 7,635 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.