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SMF → IAH

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

Average flight time on the SMF–IAH route is 3h 19m , covering approximately 2,586 km (1,606 mi).

Q: What is the distance from SMF to IAH?

The great-circle distance from SMF to IAH is approximately 2,586 km (1,606 miles).

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

We've observed ~1 flight per day on this route across our tracking data (9 total flights recorded).

2,586 km avg 3h 19m 0 airlines

Local time: 12:07 PDT
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 27 ft
Coordinates: 38.6954, -121.5910

cloud Weather

Wind: VRB / 4 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: CLR
Temp / Dew: 18°C / 3°C
Altimeter: 29.91 inHg

Obs: 2026-10-12T18:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KSMF 121853Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP126 T01830033 $

TAF KSMF 121730Z 1218/1318 35007KT P6SM FEW250 FM130300 VRB05KT P6SM SKC

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 54 Departures

flight_land 71 Arrivals

Local time: 14:07 CDT
Timezone: America/Chicago
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 97 ft
Coordinates: 29.9844, -95.3414

cloud Weather

Wind: 120° / 12 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: SCT 3,000 ft, OVC 5,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 31°C / 24°C
Altimeter: 30.03 inHg

Obs: 2026-10-12T17:53:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KIAH 121753Z 12012KT 10SM SCT030 OVC050 31/24 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP169 T03060239 10311 20228 58005

TAF KIAH 121720Z 1218/1324 14012KT P6SM SCT025 BKN045 PROB30 1218/1222 -SHRA FM130300 14006KT P6SM SCT015 OVC050 FM130800 15005KT P6SM BKN030 TEMPO 1310/1313 SCT009 OVC015 FM131600 15010KT P6SM SCT030 BKN040 PROB30 1318/1323 -SHRA

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 196 Departures

flight_land 213 Arrivals

Flights tracked: 9
Avg duration: 3h 19m
Distance: 2,586 km

Live traffic

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

Recent flights last 9

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-07-20	UAL2863	AA2B79	Jul 20, 12:27 UTC	Jul 20, 15:53 UTC	3h 26m	-15m
2026-07-13	UAL2863	A330A0	Jul 13, 12:27 UTC	Jul 13, 15:47 UTC	3h 20m	-3m
2026-07-06	UAL1949	A9DC5E	Jul 6, 20:30 UTC	Jul 6, 23:45 UTC	3h 15m	-
2026-06-28	UAL2863	A44918	Jun 28, 12:27 UTC	Jun 28, 15:45 UTC	3h 18m	-5m
2026-06-27	UAL1949	A46C9A	Jun 27, 20:26 UTC	Jun 27, 23:38 UTC	3h 12m	-13m
2026-06-23	UAL2863	A35843	Jun 23, 12:27 UTC	Jun 23, 15:36 UTC	3h 9m	-11m
2026-06-18	UAL1949	A44520	Jun 18, 21:04 UTC	Jun 19, 00:30 UTC	3h 26m	-14m
2026-06-16	UAL1949	A37FA1	Jun 16, 21:45 UTC	Jun 17, 01:00 UTC	3h 15m	-
2026-06-14	UAL1949	A46C9A	Jun 14, 20:26 UTC	Jun 14, 23:54 UTC	3h 28m	+7m

SMF → IAH frequently asked

How long is the flight from SMF to IAH?

Average flight time on the SMF–IAH route is 3h 19m, covering approximately 2,586 km (1,606 mi).

What is the distance from SMF to IAH?

The great-circle distance from SMF to IAH is approximately 2,586 km (1,606 miles).

How many flights per week from SMF to IAH?

We've observed ~1 flight per day on this route across our tracking data (9 total flights recorded).

Can I track SMF–IAH flights live?

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

SMF → IAH

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SMF → IAH frequently asked