Distance From Carolina Airport to Sacramento International Airport

The distance from Carolina Airport () to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 10580 miles or 17026 kilometers or 9187 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 Carolina ( South Africa ) to Sacramento ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Carolina and Sacramento takes around 24 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Carolina Airport, Carolina, South Africa to Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento, United States is 24 hours 19 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		17026 km
Statute Miles		10580 miles
Nautical Miles		9187 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 19 minutes

Carolina Airport to Sacramento International Airport Flight Route Map - to SMF Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Carolina, South Africa and Sacramento, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Carolina, South Africa and Sacramento, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SMF

Time difference between Carolina (South Africa) and Sacramento (United States) is 10 Hours.
Sacramento time is 10 Hours behind Carolina.

Location	Local Time
Carolina (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 09:20:18 SAST
Sacramento (United States)	2026-02-06, 23:20:18 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

Carolina Airport ( / FACL) Carolina, South Africa

Destination

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