Istanbul to Sacramento flights
Sacramento lies 10,670 km (6,630 mi) north-west of Istanbul, -10 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 26 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Istanbul | Sacramento | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | United States |
| Population | 15.7 million | 524,943 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | SMF, 15 km out |
Clocks in Sacramento are 10 h behind Istanbul right now, so a 14 h 26 min journey lands only 4 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sacramento
Crossing from Turkey into United States: money changes from the Lira to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Istanbul
Istanbul is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 34 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 87 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 99 km).
Arriving in Sacramento
Sacramento is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,605 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 80 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento International Airport | SMF | 15 km (9 mi) | 8,605 ft | 27 ft |
| Stockton Metropolitan Airport (regional) | SCK | 80 km (50 mi) | 10,245 ft | 33 ft |
| Buchanan Field (regional) | CCR | 82 km (51 mi) | 5,001 ft | 26 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 10,670 km (6,630 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Sacramento
Our booking partner lists 172 places to stay in Sacramento. Of the 141 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (81), and 1 are five-star. Across 92 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 60,327 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sacramento from Istanbul?
10,670 km (6,630 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Sacramento by air?
About 14 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Sacramento?
Sacramento is 10 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Sacramento flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF); Sacramento also has SCK, CCR.
What currency do I need in Sacramento?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Sacramento?
Our booking partner lists 172 places to stay in Sacramento, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.