BWI
Baltimore
United States
3,843 km
2,388 miles
SAC
Sacramento
United States
Distance
3,843 km
2,388 mi / 2,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BWI SAC
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Sacramento Executive Airport
IATA Code BWI SAC
ICAO Code KBWI KSAC
City Baltimore Sacramento
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 143 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 38.500000, -121.500000

Baltimore (BWI) to Sacramento (SAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) in Sacramento, United States is 3,843 kilometers (2,388 miles / 2,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 20:23 in Baltimore, it's 17:23 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 Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 74° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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