Distance From Riverside Airport to Sacramento International Airport, LLE - SMF Distance

The distance from Riverside Airport (LLE) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 10628 miles or 17104 kilometers or 9229 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 Malelane ( South Africa ) to Sacramento ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malelane and Sacramento takes around 24 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riverside Airport, Malelane, South Africa to Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento, United States is 24 hours 26 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 • LLE - SMF

Kilometers		17104 km
Statute Miles		10628 miles
Nautical Miles		9229 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 26 minutes

Riverside Airport to Sacramento International Airport Flight Route Map - LLE to SMF Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • LLE - SMF

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

Location	Local Time
Malelane (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 19:48:17 SAST
Sacramento (United States)	2025-12-16, 09:48:17 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

Riverside Airport (LLE / FAMN) Malelane, South Africa

Destination

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