NRT
Tokyo
Japan
8,219 km
5,107 miles
SMF
Sacramento
United States
Distance
8,219 km
5,107 mi / 4,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
54°
northeast

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NRT SMF
Airport Name Narita International Airport Sacramento International Airport
IATA Code NRT SMF
ICAO Code RJAA KSMF
City Tokyo Sacramento
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 141 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 38.700000, -121.590000

Tokyo (NRT) to Sacramento (SMF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in Sacramento, United States is 8,219 kilometers (5,107 miles / 4,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:57 in Tokyo, it's 09:57 in Sacramento. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sacramento (SMF) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Narita International Airport (NRT) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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