Distance From Santa Maria Airport to Sacramento International Airport, RIA - SMF Distance

The distance from Santa Maria Airport (RIA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 6436 miles or 10357 kilometers or 5589 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 Santa Maria ( Brazil ) to Sacramento ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Maria and Sacramento takes around 14 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Maria Airport, Santa Maria, Brazil to Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento, United States is 14 hours 47 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 • RIA - SMF

Kilometers		10357 km
Statute Miles		6436 miles
Nautical Miles		5589 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 47 minutes

Santa Maria Airport to Sacramento International Airport Flight Route Map - RIA to SMF Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Santa Maria, Brazil and Sacramento, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Santa Maria, Brazil and Sacramento, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIA - SMF

Time difference between Santa Maria (Brazil) and Sacramento (United States) is 4 Hours.
Sacramento time is 4 Hours behind Santa Maria.

Location	Local Time
Santa Maria (Brazil)	2026-05-17, 04:21:48 -03
Sacramento (United States)	2026-05-17, 00:21:48 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

Santa Maria Airport (RIA / SBSM) Santa Maria, Brazil

Destination

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