Distance From River Kwai Airfield to Sacramento International Airport

The distance from River Kwai Airfield () to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 7934 miles or 12768 kilometers or 6890 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 Kanchanaburi ( Thailand ) to Sacramento ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kanchanaburi and Sacramento takes around 18 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from River Kwai Airfield, Kanchanaburi, Thailand to Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento, United States is 18 hours 14 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		12768 km
Statute Miles		7934 miles
Nautical Miles		6890 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 14 minutes

River Kwai Airfield to Sacramento International Airport Flight Route Map - to SMF Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kanchanaburi, Thailand and Sacramento, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kanchanaburi, Thailand and Sacramento, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SMF

Time difference between Kanchanaburi (Thailand) and Sacramento (United States) is 14 Hours.
Sacramento time is 14 Hours behind Kanchanaburi.

Location	Local Time
Kanchanaburi (Thailand)	2026-05-23, 07:50:43 +07
Sacramento (United States)	2026-05-22, 17:50:43 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

River Kwai Airfield ( / ) Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Destination

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