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SMF → LAX

Q: How long is the flight from SMF to LAX?

Average flight time on the SMF–LAX route is 1h 13m , covering approximately 797 km (495 mi).

Q: What is the distance from SMF to LAX?

The great-circle distance from SMF to LAX is approximately 797 km (495 miles).

Q: How many flights per week from SMF to LAX?

We've observed ~3 flights per day on this route across our tracking data (5 total flights recorded).

797 km avg 1h 13m 2 airlines

Local time: 15:56 PDT
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 27 ft
Coordinates: 38.6954, -121.5910

cloud Weather

Wind: 190° / 8G18 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: FEW 25,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 20°C / 9°C
Altimeter: 30.12 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-14T21:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KSMF 142153Z 19008G18KT 10SM FEW250 20/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP200 T02000094

TAF KSMF 141723Z 1418/1518 19010G16KT P6SM SKC FM150700 16009KT P6SM FEW250

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 61 Departures

flight_land 68 Arrivals

Local time: 15:56 PDT
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 125 ft
Coordinates: 33.9425, -118.4080

cloud Weather

Wind: 260° / 13 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: FEW 1,500 ft, FEW 7,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 19°C / 11°C
Altimeter: 30.07 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-14T21:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KLAX 142153Z 26013KT 10SM FEW015 FEW070 19/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP181 T01940111

TAF KLAX 142044Z 1421/1524 25012KT P6SM SKC FM150300 26005KT P6SM SKC FM151100 VRB03KT 2SM BR OVC003 FM151600 VRB03KT 5SM HZ SCT004 FM151800 24006KT P6SM FEW005 FM152000 26012KT P6SM SKC

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 263 Departures

flight_land 302 Arrivals

Flights tracked: 5
Avg duration: 1h 13m
Distance: 797 km

Live traffic

SMF → LAX. Live aircraft currently filed on this route.

Airlines 2

Airline	Flights shown
Southwest Airlines	2
SkyWest Airlines	1

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Recent flights last 5

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-04-13	SWA1962	A562E8	Apr 13, 22:59 UTC	Apr 14, 01:14 UTC	2h 15m	+6m
2026-04-13	SKW3782	A2644A	Apr 13, 13:19 UTC	Apr 13, 14:27 UTC	1h 8m	+11m
2026-04-13	AAL9827	A5AFF2	Apr 13, 04:00 UTC	Apr 13, 05:03 UTC	1h 3m	+2m
2026-04-13	SWA495	AC0B96	Apr 13, 04:17 UTC	Apr 13, 05:27 UTC	1h 10m	+9m
2026-04-12	SWA1962	AC6A65	Apr 12, 23:55 UTC	Apr 13, 00:25 UTC	30m	-

SMF → LAX frequently asked

How long is the flight from SMF to LAX?

Average flight time on the SMF–LAX route is 1h 13m, covering approximately 797 km (495 mi).

What is the distance from SMF to LAX?

The great-circle distance from SMF to LAX is approximately 797 km (495 miles).

Which airlines fly from SMF to LAX?

2 airlines operate this route in our records: Southwest Airlines, SkyWest Airlines.

How many flights per week from SMF to LAX?

We've observed ~3 flights per day on this route across our tracking data (5 total flights recorded).

Can I track SMF–LAX flights live?

Yes. The live tracker map above shows aircraft currently flying this route, filtered by departure and arrival airport.

SMF → LAX

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cloud Weather

flight Live Traffic

Los Angeles International Airport

cloud Weather

flight Live Traffic

Live traffic

Airlines 2

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SMF → LAX frequently asked