Distance From El Freno Airfield to Sacramento International Airport

The distance from El Freno Airfield () to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 2281 miles or 3670 kilometers or 1981 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 Palizada ( Mexico ) to Sacramento ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Palizada and Sacramento takes around 5 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from El Freno Airfield, Palizada, Mexico to Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento, United States is 5 hours 14 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 • - SMF

Kilometers		3670 km
Statute Miles		2281 miles
Nautical Miles		1981 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 14 minutes

El Freno Airfield to Sacramento International Airport Flight Route Map - to SMF Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SMF

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

Location	Local Time
Palizada (Mexico)	2025-12-15, 07:55:11 CST
Sacramento (United States)	2025-12-15, 05:55:11 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 Freno Airfield ( / ) Palizada, Mexico

Destination

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