JFK
New York
United States
4,047 km
2,515 miles
SAC
Sacramento
United States
Distance
4,047 km
2,515 mi / 2,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JFK SAC
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Sacramento Executive Airport
IATA Code JFK SAC
ICAO Code KJFK KSAC
City New York Sacramento
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 38.500000, -121.500000

New York (JFK) to Sacramento (SAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) in Sacramento, United States is 4,047 kilometers (2,515 miles / 2,185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 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 07:41 in New York, it's 04:41 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 New York (JFK) follows a heading of 71° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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