Distance From Karubwe Airport to Sacramento International Airport

The distance from Karubwe Airport () to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 9987 miles or 16071 kilometers or 8672 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 Karubwe ( Zambia ) to Sacramento ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Karubwe and Sacramento takes around 22 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Karubwe Airport, Karubwe, Zambia to Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento, United States is 22 hours 57 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		16071 km
Statute Miles		9987 miles
Nautical Miles		8672 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 57 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Karubwe, Zambia and Sacramento, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Karubwe, Zambia and Sacramento, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SMF

Time difference between Karubwe (Zambia) and Sacramento (United States) is 10 Hours.
Sacramento time is 10 Hours behind Karubwe.

Location	Local Time
Karubwe (Zambia)	2025-12-17, 15:27:55 CAT
Sacramento (United States)	2025-12-17, 05:27:55 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

Karubwe Airport ( / ) Karubwe, Zambia

Destination

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