Distance From Washington Island Airstrip to Sacramento International Airport, TNQ - SMF Distance

The distance from Washington Island Airstrip (TNQ) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 3379 miles or 5438 kilometers or 2934 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 Teraina ( Kiribati ) to Sacramento ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Teraina and Sacramento takes around 7 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Washington Island Airstrip, Teraina, Kiribati to Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento, United States is 7 hours 46 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 • TNQ - SMF

Kilometers		5438 km
Statute Miles		3379 miles
Nautical Miles		2934 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 46 minutes

Washington Island Airstrip to Sacramento International Airport Flight Route Map - TNQ to SMF Flight Path

Location of Washington Island Airstrip & Sacramento International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Teraina to Sacramento nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Teraina, Kiribati and Sacramento, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Teraina, Kiribati and Sacramento, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TNQ - SMF

Time difference between Teraina (Kiribati) and Sacramento (United States) is 21 Hours.
Sacramento time is 21 Hours behind Teraina.

Location	Local Time
Teraina (Kiribati)	2026-10-27, 23:07:58 +14
Sacramento (United States)	2026-10-27, 02:07:58 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

Washington Island Airstrip (TNQ / PLWN) Teraina, Kiribati

Destination

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