Southwest Airlines , renowned for its extensive US domestic network, continues to expand its air routes with strategic long-haul flights. Among its latest announcements is the reintroduction of nonstop service between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). It resumed on March 6th, standing fifth in the airline's top 10 longest flights from Sacramento , representing a significant addition to its medium-haul service proposal.
Southwest operates several medium-haul flights from Sacramento. The following list details the airline's ten longest nonstop routes from Sacramento: most of the data comes from aviation analytics Cirium . 10 Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport A nonstop escape to Mexico’s Pacific paradise Distance: 1,580 miles (2,542 km) Average flight time: three hours and 35 minutes Details: Southwest operates the Boeing 737-800s for this route that connects Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta.
The aircraft, with a 175-seat capacity, features the Southwest Evolve Interior, an eco-friendly design that represents the airline's commitment to "green" procurement. The seats have more comfortable bottom cushions that allow for better lumbar support and a fixed winged headrest for each seat, and the passengers are provided with a 32-inch seat pitch. Additionally, compared to the 737-700, the 737-800 features the new Sky Interior, which includes a sculpted ceiling and sloping overhead storage b.
