DTW
Detroit
United States
3,232 km
2,008 miles
SAC
Sacramento
United States
Distance
3,232 km
2,008 mi / 1,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

DTW SAC
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Sacramento Executive Airport
IATA Code DTW SAC
ICAO Code KDTW KSAC
City Detroit Sacramento
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 645 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 38.500000, -121.500000

Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento (SAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) in Sacramento, United States is 3,232 kilometers (2,008 miles / 1,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 03:34 in Detroit, it's 00:34 in Sacramento. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sacramento (SAC) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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