Distance From Palmerston North Airport to Sacramento International Airport, PMR - SMF Distance

The distance from Palmerston North Airport (PMR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 6744 miles or 10854 kilometers or 5857 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 Palmerston North ( New Zealand ) to Sacramento ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Palmerston North and Sacramento takes around 15 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palmerston North Airport, Palmerston North, New Zealand to Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento, United States is 15 hours 30 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 • PMR - SMF

Kilometers		10854 km
Statute Miles		6744 miles
Nautical Miles		5857 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 30 minutes

Palmerston North Airport to Sacramento International Airport Flight Route Map - PMR to SMF Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Sacramento, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Sacramento, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PMR - SMF

Time difference between Palmerston North (New Zealand) and Sacramento (United States) is 19 Hours.
Sacramento time is 19 Hours behind Palmerston North.

Location	Local Time
Palmerston North (New Zealand)	2026-09-12, 20:00:23 NZST
Sacramento (United States)	2026-09-12, 01:00:23 PDT

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

Palmerston North Airport (PMR / NZPM) Palmerston North, New Zealand

Destination

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