Distance From Rafael Nuñez International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, CTG - SMF Distance

The distance from Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 3440 miles or 5535 kilometers or 2987 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 Cartagena ( Colombia ) to Sacramento ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cartagena and Sacramento takes around 7 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rafael Nuñez International Airport, Cartagena, Colombia to Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento, United States is 7 hours 54 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 • CTG - SMF

Kilometers		5535 km
Statute Miles		3440 miles
Nautical Miles		2987 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 54 minutes

Rafael Nuñez International Airport to Sacramento International Airport Flight Route Map - CTG to SMF Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Cartagena, Colombia and Sacramento, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Cartagena, Colombia and Sacramento, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CTG - SMF

Time difference between Cartagena (Colombia) and Sacramento (United States) is 2 Hours.
Sacramento time is 2 Hours behind Cartagena.

Location	Local Time
Cartagena (Colombia)	2026-03-21, 01:44:00 -05
Sacramento (United States)	2026-03-20, 23:44:00 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

Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG / SKCG) Cartagena, Colombia

Destination

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